Topic Three: Electoral Systems

Snap elections aside… how often are general elections in the UK?

• Every 5 years

• Every 7 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 3 years

Whatvoting system is used in the UK's general elections?

• STV

• AMS

• FPTP

• SV

How many constituencies are there in the UK?

• 600

• 650

• 670

• 625

Which of the following are advantages of using FPTP?

• Simple

• Speedy

• Close correlation between votes and seats

• It is proportional

Which MP is used to demonstrate the strong link between MPs and their constituents as a result of FPTP?

• Lisa Nandy

• Stephen Timms

• David Lammy

• Craig Mackinlay

The Additional Member System is used in elections for the which of the following?

• Scottish Parliament

• Welsh Assembly

• Westminster

• Greater London Assembly

Which voting system contains a 'top-up' element?

• FPTP

• Additional Member System

• Supplementary Vote

• Single Transferable Vote

In which system do you order your choices preferentially i.e 1,2,3,4,5....

• FPTP

• Additional Member System

• Supplementary Vote

• Single Transferable Vote

What are the disadvantages of STV?

• Link with constituencies and representatives can be weak

• Governments can be prone to conflict

• Not fully proportional

• The result is not immediate

What system is used to elect the London Mayor?

• AMS

• FPTP

• STV

• SV