Electoral system analysis. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Which two UK parties benefit most from FPTP?
Which two UK parties benefit most from FPTP?
Conservative Party and Labour Party
FPTP effect on govt formation
FPTP effect on govt formation
Produces clear winners with outright majorities
FPTP effect on party system
FPTP effect on party system
Perpetuates two-party system dominance
How long has FPTP been used in UK?
How long has FPTP been used in UK?
Centuries
Year of UK AV referendum
Year of UK AV referendum
2011
How AV system works
How AV system works
Voters rank candidates in order of preference
% rejecting AV in 2011
% rejecting AV in 2011
67.9%
Type of electoral system AMS is
Type of electoral system AMS is
Hybrid electoral system
Which UK region uses AMS?
Which UK region uses AMS?
Scotland (Scottish Parliament)
Number of votes in AMS
Number of votes in AMS
Two: constituency and regional
AMS effect on govt type
AMS effect on govt type
Encourages coalition governments
Year AMS introduced in Scotland
Year AMS introduced in Scotland
1999
AMS criticism: voter understanding
AMS criticism: voter understanding
More complex than FPTP