CLEAN: British government strained by voting reform

The video discusses the debate over the voting system in British politics, highlighting the divide between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, and the internal split within the Labour Party. It explores public confusion over the choice between the first past the post and alternative vote systems, and the arguments from the no campaign about potential extremist benefits. The impact on political parties, particularly the coalition, is examined, along with cultural and historical factors influencing British voting preferences.

Which political parties are primarily divided over the voting system issue?

• All major British parties are united

• Conservatives and Labour Party

• Conservatives and Liberal Democrats

• Labour Party and Liberal Democrats

What is the main concern of the 'no' campaign regarding the alternative vote system?

• It is too complex for voters

• It might benefit extremist parties

• It is more expensive to implement

• It reduces voter turnout

How does the alternative vote system allow voters to express their preferences?

• By voting multiple times

• By selecting only one candidate

• By choosing a party instead of a candidate

• By ranking candidates numerically

What is the predicted short-term impact on the coalition government due to the voting system debate?

• Strengthening of the coalition

• Dissolution of the coalition

• Bruising but not the end of the coalition

• Complete agreement on the voting system

What are the possible reasons for the British public's preference for the first past the post system?

• It is a new system

• It is less expensive

• It has always worked and is familiar

• It is more democratic