How would the UK House of Commons look under MMP?

The video explores how the mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral system, used in New Zealand, could hypothetically be applied to the UK House of Commons. It explains the MMP system, where voters cast two votes: one for a party and another for a local representative. The video analyzes the potential impact on the 2015 UK election, highlighting changes in party representation and the introduction of overhang seats to accommodate discrepancies. The analysis suggests that MMP would lead to a more proportional representation, affecting major parties and requiring coalition-building for governance.

What are the two types of votes cast by citizens under the MMP system?

• Electorate vote and national vote

• Regional vote and national vote

• Party vote and regional vote

• Party vote and electorate vote

How many representatives are assumed in the UK House of Commons under the MMP system?

• 653

• 120

• 650

• 385

Which party gains a significant number of seats under the MMP system compared to the first-past-the-post system?

• Conservative Party

• Liberal Democrats

• Scottish National Party

• Labour Party

What is the term used for additional seats added to accommodate extra MPs in the MMP system?

• Supplementary seats

• Additional seats

• Overhang seats

• Compensatory seats

Under the MMP system, what percentage of the popular vote did the Conservatives need to govern alone?

• 60%

• 45%

• 37%

• 50%