Electoral Systems Quiz

What is the main differentiator between electoral systems in the UK?

• Proportional and non-proportional systems

• Direct and indirect systems

• Open and closed systems

• Federal and unitary systems

Which electoral system is described as a 'simple-plurality' system?

• Alternative Vote

• First-Past-the-Post

• Single Transferable Vote

• Party List System

In the Supplementary Vote system, what is the goal for the winning candidate?

• To win in multiple constituencies

• To be the last candidate remaining

• To have the most first-choice votes

• To get more than 50% of the votes cast

How does the Alternative Vote system work?

• Voters rank parties, and the party with the most first-choice votes wins

• Voters choose a party, and seats are allocated proportionally

• Voters select one candidate, and the one with the most votes wins

• Voters rank candidates, and eliminated candidates' votes are redistributed

What is a characteristic of proportional electoral systems?

• A close relationship between the % of votes and % of seats

• A single winner per constituency

• A focus on individual candidates rather than parties

• A requirement for a majority of votes to win

In the Party List System, how are seats allocated?

• Based on the number of constituencies won

• According to the order of candidates on the party list

• By the number of first-choice votes received

• Through a lottery system

What is the Single Transferable Vote system used for?

• National elections only

• Single-member constituencies

• Local council elections only

• Multi-member constituencies

How is a quota calculated in the Single Transferable Vote system?

• Based on the number of candidates

• By the total number of votes cast

• Depending on the seats available and the number of voters

• According to the number of parties

What happens to surplus votes in the Single Transferable Vote system?

• They are used to determine the next election's candidates

• They are given to the candidate with the fewest votes

• They are allocated based on second preference votes

• They are discarded

What is the Additional Member System (AMS) also known as?

• Dual Member System (DMS)

• Combined Member System (CMS)

• Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)

• Single Member Plurality (SMP)