3.3Electoral system analysis (EOY)

Question 1

why has FPTP survived foe Westminster elections?

Answer 1

• the outcome it produces suits the largest 2 parties two the 2 parties are less likely to offer referendums to change this
• FPTP is familiar and easy to use

Question 2

why was AMS adopted for Scottish and welsh dissolved elections and London assembly

Answer 2

• AMS was the price labour paid for winning acceptance of its devolution plans from other political parties. it was chosen in a compromise that would result in a broadly representative parliament.
• was chosen for Wales as support for devolution was much weaker
• chosen for London to reflect the views of people in the capital

Question 3

why was STV adopted for the Northern Ireland assembly

Answer 3

• chosen after the 1998 good Friday agreement because it is very proportional, enabling the interest parties in the background of unionist and nationalist violence

Question 4

why was SV chosen to elect mayors

Answer 4

• it was easier to use and it would always b between the top 2 candidates