Comparing Electoral and Party Systems (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which approach examines formal rules & institutions shaping electoral systems?
Which approach examines formal rules & institutions shaping electoral systems?
Structural approach
What major difference exists in fixed-term elections between UK & USA?
What major difference exists in fixed-term elections between UK & USA?
UK permits snap elections; USA doesn't
How do the number of elected offices compare between USA & UK?
How do the number of elected offices compare between USA & UK?
USA has far more elected offices
Where do campaigns rationally concentrate efforts in both countries?
Where do campaigns rationally concentrate efforts in both countries?
Marginal seats (UK) & swing states (USA)
What does FPTP encourage voters to do rationally?
What does FPTP encourage voters to do rationally?
Tactical voting for main parties
How does USA achieve public participation in candidate selection?
How does USA achieve public participation in candidate selection?
Primaries & caucuses
Which country has tougher campaign finance laws?
Which country has tougher campaign finance laws?
UK
What campaign resource do UK parties receive free but USA parties must purchase?
What campaign resource do UK parties receive free but USA parties must purchase?
Party election broadcasts on TV/radio
What did Citizens United v FEC (2010) do?
What did Citizens United v FEC (2010) do?
Struck down corporate/union spending limits
Which donation culture characterizes each country?
Which donation culture characterizes each country?
USA: individual; UK: organizational