FPTP pupil-made recall quiz

Which three UK elections highlight the fading power of FPTP?

• 1974, 2010, 2017

• 1992, 1997, 2024

• 1951, 1979, 2015

• 1951, 1997, 2017

When Richard Taylor ran for Kidderminster in 2001, what was his majority in votes? 

• 12,000

• 16,000

• 18,000

• 19,000

During the 2010 UK General Election, the Liberal Democrats received 8.8% of the seats, but how much of the vote did they win? 

• 20%

• 23%

• 30%

• 32%

When UKIP won 1 seat in the 2015 UK Election, what % of the vote did they win? 

• 3.2%

• 12.6%

• 13.7%

• 14.1%

What type of constituencies are used in an FPTP electoral system? 

• Multi-member constituencies where multiple winners are chosen. 

• Constituencies covering entire regions or countries. 

• Single-member constituencies where only one winner is chosen.

• Rotating constituencies based on voter turnout.

Which of the following is an example of a disadvantage of FPTP? 

• It encourages coalition governments.

• It ensures equal representation for all regions.

• It prevents the formation of a stable government.

• It can lead to a party winning a majority of seats with a minority of votes. 

In FPTP elections, how is the winner in each constituency determined? 

• By winning the most first-choice rankings from voters. 

• By securing a simple majority of more than 50% of votes. 

• By receiving the highest number of votes, even if less than 50%.

• By accumulating the most total votes nationwide.

Which alternative electoral system retains some element of MP-constituency link?

• MMR

• AMS

• STV

• Regional Lists

What size parties does FPTP favour and why?

• Nationalist parties

• Minor parties because FPTP is proportionate

• Parties with widespread but shallow support, like Reform UK

• The main two parties, who hope to win seats across all constituencies.

What is a major advantage of FPTP?

• It ensures proportional representation.

• It often produces clear majorities and stable governments.

• It encourages coalition governments.

• It eliminates the possibility of wasted votes.