Additional Member System^ Flashcards
1
Q
What type of system is it?
A
proportional system
2
Q
Process
A
two votes
- constituency (FPTP)
- regional (select a party)
3
Q
What is the formula used? Why?
A
d’Hondt Formula
allocate votes
4
Q
How many seats are there in the Scottish Parliament
A
129
5
Q
Scotland 2021
A
Con - 22.7%, 31 seats
Lab - 19.7%, 22 seats
6
Q
Advantages
A
Proportional Result
Split Ticket Voting
- vote for diff parties, encourage campaign
Popular Gov
Greater Representation
MP constituency link
7
Q
Disadvantages
A
More complicated
Unlikely Single Party Gov
- coalition = weaker gov
FPTP for 1st round, same dis
Different Representation
- cause confusion, blur accountability
Party Control
- party controls order of MPs, so have to follow it
