Election systems

What kind of system is First Past The Post?

• Majority

• Plurality

• Proportional

• Hybrid

Which of these are functions of elections (2 answers)

• Representation

• Giving people something to do

• Holding a government to account

• For the public to dictate policy to the government

According to the Fixed Term Parliament Act, 2011 - When should elections be held in the UK

• First Thursday of June every 5 years

• First Thursday of May every 5 years

• Whenever the PM decides

• First Thursday of May every 4 years

Which of these are advantages to FPTP? (2 answers)

• Lack of proportionality

• Votes have an equal value

• Speed and simplicity

• Exclusion of extremists

Which of these are disadvantages to FPTP? (2 answers)

• MPs and governments can be elected with less the 50% of the vote

• It creates a strong link between MPs and their constituents

• It is over complicated and causes confusion

• It limits voter choice

Which elections use FPTP? (2 answers)

• Scottish Parliament

• Westminster Parliament

• Local Councils in England and Wales

• Greater London Assembly

What formula is used by both AMS and STV to calculate the amount of representation in a particular region

• d'Hondt

• d'Honda

• d'Andre

• d'Hont

Which of these are advantages to using AMS? (2 answers)

• The top-up element makes the result more proportional

• It lacks transparency making it difficult for voters to understand

• It retains the strong link between voter and constituency

• It encourages voters to split their vote

What does AMS stand for?

• Additional Marker System

• Abominable Man Syndrome

• Abdul's Magic Socks

• Additional Member System

What does FPTP stand for?

• Fast Process To Politics

• Final Past The Post

• First Past The Post

• First Person to Post