A-Level Politics Electoral Systems

What does FPTP stand for?

• Ranked Choice Voting

• Proportional Representation

• First-Past-The-Post

• Single Transferable Vote

Which electoral system is used in the United Kingdom?

• Proportional Representation

• Ranked Choice Voting

• Electoral College

• First Past the Post

In AMS, how are the proportional seats allocated?

• Hare quota

• D'Hondt method

• Webster/Sainte-Laguë method

• Sainte-Laguë method

What does SV stand for?

• Support Vector

• Software Version

• System Variable

• Super Value

How does SV differ from FPTP?

• SV allows voters to rank multiple candidates, while FPTP only allows voters to choose one candidate.

• SV allows voters to choose multiple candidates, while FPTP only allows voters to choose one candidate.

• SV uses a proportional representation system, while FPTP uses a winner-takes-all system.

• SV is used in parliamentary elections, while FPTP is used in presidential elections.

What does STV stand for?

• Sequential Transferable Vote

• Systematic Transferable Vote

• Single Transferable Vote

• Standard Transferable Voting

Which country uses STV for its elections?

• Canada

• Northern Ireland

• Australia

• United States

What is the main advantage of FPTP?

• Higher voter turnout

• Proportional representation

• Reduced risk of coalition governments

• Simplicity and ease of understanding

What is the main advantage of STV?

• Majority representation and winner-takes-all system

• Higher cost and complexity

• Limited voter choice and lack of transparency

• Proportional representation and minority representation