Different electoral systems. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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What do elections provide to the winning party?
What do elections provide to the winning party?
Mandate - legal authority to rule and form government
FPTP definition
FPTP definition
Person with highest number of votes is elected
Number of UK constituencies (FPTP)
Number of UK constituencies (FPTP)
650
Seats needed for majority in House of Commons
Seats needed for majority in House of Commons
326 out of 650
2019 Conservative vote % vs seat %
2019 Conservative vote % vs seat %
43.6% votes, 56.2% seats
Safe seats definition
Safe seats definition
Party has strong support, almost guarantees victory
Swing/marginal seats definition
Swing/marginal seats definition
Competitive seats that often determine election outcome
How many votes under AMS?
How many votes under AMS?
Two - one constituency, one regional
D'Hondt formula use in AMS
D'Hondt formula use in AMS
Allocates regional seats proportionally
How STV voting works
How STV voting works
Voters rank candidates in order of preference
NI constituencies under STV
NI constituencies under STV
18 constituencies
Representatives per NI constituency (STV)
Representatives per NI constituency (STV)
Six representatives
Confidence and supply definition
Confidence and supply definition
Party supports another in key votes (budget & no confidence)
Coalition vs confidence & supply
Coalition vs confidence & supply
Coalition: formal joint govt. C&S: informal support arrangement
Fixed-Term Parliaments Act year
Fixed-Term Parliaments Act year
2011