The impact of the electoral system on the government (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What type of voting system is FPTP?
What type of voting system is FPTP?
Plurality voting system
How many seats did Conservatives win in 2019 with 43.6% of the vote?
How many seats did Conservatives win in 2019 with 43.6% of the vote?
365 seats
What is a key advantage of FPTP for legislative efficiency?
What is a key advantage of FPTP for legislative efficiency?
Legislation passed quickly with less opposition
How often does FPTP require coalition-building?
How often does FPTP require coalition-building?
Rarely requires coalitions
What concern arises from FPTP's concentration of power?
What concern arises from FPTP's concentration of power?
Potential for authoritarianism
What trade-off does FPTP present regarding governance?
What trade-off does FPTP present regarding governance?
Stability vs. representation
Where is the Additional Member System (AMS) used?
Where is the Additional Member System (AMS) used?
Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd
What type of government do PR systems typically produce?
What type of government do PR systems typically produce?
Coalition governments
Which coalition governed Scotland from 1999 to 2007?
Which coalition governed Scotland from 1999 to 2007?
Labour-Liberal Democrat
What characteristic defines policies under coalition governments?
What characteristic defines policies under coalition governments?
Moderate and consensus-based
How do coalition governments affect legislative scrutiny?
How do coalition governments affect legislative scrutiny?
Increased scrutiny and accountability
How does FPTP's representation compare to PR systems?
How does FPTP's representation compare to PR systems?
Disproportionate vs. proportional