nat-5-democracy-pros-and-cons-of-ams

Larger parties who do well on the constituency vote often lose out on the regional vote. Which of the following is a con (disadvantage) of this aspect?

• confusion over List MSPs

• Coalition Govt

• Larger parties lose on 2nd vote

• Coalition confusion

AMS allows for a much stronger connection between the % of votes a party gets and the % of seats they get. This is more proportional. Which of the following is a pro (advantage) of this aspect?

• coalition govt

• voter confusion

• % votes to % seats

• stops exaggerated vote share

Many people have no idea who their Regional/List MSPs are or what they do for them. Which of the following is a con (disadvantage) of this aspect?

• coalition govt

• Larger parties lose on 2nd vote

• voter confusion

• confusion over List MSPs

With a constituency MSP and List MSP, it gives people a wider range of representation in Parliament. Identify the pros and cons.

• Pro = coalition govt

• Con = voter confusion

• Pro = % votes to % seats

• Pro = greater representation

Prevents large parties getting more than their fair share of the seats in Parliament. Identify the pros and cons.

• Pro = % votes to % seats

• Pro = stops exaggerated vote share

• Pro = greater representation

• Pro = coalition govt

Coalition governments can lead to things taking longer to decide as both parties have to agree. Identify the pros and cons.

• Pro = Coalition Govt

• Con = Voter confusion

• Con = Coalition confusion

• Pro = Coalition govt