Comparing FPTP with Electoral Systems in Devolved Assemblies (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What type of government do proportional systems like AMS tend to produce?
What type of government do proportional systems like AMS tend to produce?
Coalition or minority governments
In Northern Ireland, why are coalition governments important?
In Northern Ireland, why are coalition governments important?
Integral to Good Friday Agreement
What governance model have Wales & Scotland shifted towards?
What governance model have Wales & Scotland shifted towards?
'Reserved matters' model
Which parties gained significant influence under proportional systems?
Which parties gained significant influence under proportional systems?
SNP, Plaid Cymru, DUP, Sinn Féin
When did the SNP form a coalition with the Green Party?
When did the SNP form a coalition with the Green Party?
2007
How can proportional systems improve voter turnout?
How can proportional systems improve voter turnout?
By reducing wasted votes
What is a key YES argument for replacing FPTP?
What is a key YES argument for replacing FPTP?
FPTP is unrepresentative & undemocratic
What is a key NO argument for keeping FPTP?
What is a key NO argument for keeping FPTP?
Produces strong & stable governments
What % of votes did Conservatives get in 2015 despite winning a majority?
What % of votes did Conservatives get in 2015 despite winning a majority?
37%
Where is the AMS electoral system used?
Where is the AMS electoral system used?
Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd, London
What is the proportionality level of STV?
What is the proportionality level of STV?
High
How many votes do voters cast under AMS?
How many votes do voters cast under AMS?
Two votes
What is the level of voter choice under FPTP?
What is the level of voter choice under FPTP?
Limited