UK and US: The the different nature of the party systems (two-party and multi-party) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which two parties dominate the US political system?
Which two parties dominate the US political system?
Democratic & Republican
What electoral system does the US use that reinforces the two-party system?
What electoral system does the US use that reinforces the two-party system?
First-past-the-post (FPTP)
Which are examples of US third parties mentioned?
Which are examples of US third parties mentioned?
Libertarian Party & Green Party
What typically happens to successful third-party platforms in the US?
What typically happens to successful third-party platforms in the US?
Major parties absorb their platforms
Which two parties have historically dominated UK politics?
Which two parties have historically dominated UK politics?
Conservative & Labour
Which parties are examples of UK third/regional parties?
Which parties are examples of UK third/regional parties?
Liberal Democrats, SNP & Green Party
When did the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition govern the UK?
When did the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition govern the UK?
2010 to 2015
What electoral system is used in UK devolved assemblies like the Scottish Parliament?
What electoral system is used in UK devolved assemblies like the Scottish Parliament?
Proportional representation
How are governments typically formed in the US compared to the UK?
How are governments typically formed in the US compared to the UK?
US: one party; UK: coalitions possible
What is a key difference between US state and UK regional party systems?
What is a key difference between US state and UK regional party systems?
US states: Rep/Dem; UK: region parties
What type of UK govt was formed in 2017?
What type of UK govt was formed in 2017?
Minority govt
What potential drawback of the US two-party system is mentioned?
What potential drawback of the US two-party system is mentioned?
Polarisation & lack of representation