Pros and Cons of FPTP, AMS, STV, and SV Systems (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What makes FPTP simple for voters to use?
What makes FPTP simple for voters to use?
Voters mark an 'X' next to their choice
Which party won a clear majority in the 2019 UK General Election under FPTP?
Which party won a clear majority in the 2019 UK General Election under FPTP?
Conservative Party
In 2019, Conservatives won 43.6% of votes but what % of seats under FPTP?
In 2019, Conservatives won 43.6% of votes but what % of seats under FPTP?
56.2%
What % of the vote did Conservatives get when forming a majority government in 2015?
What % of the vote did Conservatives get when forming a majority government in 2015?
36.9%
How many seats did UKIP win in 2015 despite significant national vote share?
How many seats did UKIP win in 2015 despite significant national vote share?
One seat
How many Scottish seats did SNP win in 2019 with 45% of the vote?
How many Scottish seats did SNP win in 2019 with 45% of the vote?
48 out of 59
In 2019, Lib Dems won 11.5% of votes but what % of seats under FPTP?
In 2019, Lib Dems won 11.5% of votes but what % of seats under FPTP?
1.7%
How many votes do voters get under the AMS system?
How many votes do voters get under the AMS system?
Two votes
How many seats did SNP win in Scottish Parliament 2021 under AMS?
How many seats did SNP win in Scottish Parliament 2021 under AMS?
64 out of 129
What issue arises between constituency and regional representatives under AMS?
What issue arises between constituency and regional representatives under AMS?
Regional members seen as less legitimate
How do voters express their choice under STV?
How do voters express their choice under STV?
Rank candidates in order of preference
What problem occurs during Irish General Elections using STV?
What problem occurs during Irish General Elections using STV?
Counting process takes several days
What does SV ensure about the winning candidate?
What does SV ensure about the winning candidate?
They claim an overall majority
Compared to FPTP, how does SV treat third parties?
Compared to FPTP, how does SV treat third parties?
Excludes them more than FPTP