Key Issues Regarding Electoral Systems (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What should ideally happen if a party wins 15% of the national vote?
What should ideally happen if a party wins 15% of the national vote?
Receive approximately 15% of seats
What is FPTP also sometimes termed due to its characteristics?
What is FPTP also sometimes termed due to its characteristics?
A 'winner takes all' system
When did a UK party last win over 50% of the vote in a general election?
When did a UK party last win over 50% of the vote in a general election?
Not since 1945
When was the cross-party pressure group Make Votes Matter formed?
When was the cross-party pressure group Make Votes Matter formed?
2015
Which parties supported Make Votes Matter by 2019?
Which parties supported Make Votes Matter by 2019?
Lib Dems, Greens, SNP, Brexit Party
What trade-off does FPTP typically demonstrate?
What trade-off does FPTP typically demonstrate?
Strong government vs proportionality
What is tactical voting under FPTP?
What is tactical voting under FPTP?
Voting for 'least worst' electable option
Why do few Labour or Conservative MPs support proportional representation?
Why do few Labour or Conservative MPs support proportional representation?
PR would deny them majority governments
How did UKIP & Brexit Party perform in European Parliament elections vs general elections?
How did UKIP & Brexit Party perform in European Parliament elections vs general elections?
Much better in European elections
What is an example of a proportional electoral system?
What is an example of a proportional electoral system?
List PR