additonal member system ?

Question 1

additonal member system?

Answer 1

-A hybrid system which the voter makes two choices.
-the voter selects representaive on a simple plurality
-the second vote is a party list for a second representative

Question 2

Where is it used ?

Answer 2

-scottish parliment
-welsh assembly
-greater london assembly

Question 3

the scottish parliment

Answer 3

-has 56 out of 129 additonal members

Question 4

the welsh assembly

Answer 4

-20 out of 60 are additional members

Question 5

greater london assembly

Answer 5

-11 out of 25 additonal members

Question 6

Advantages ?

Answer 6

-party list component introduces a proportinal element
-FPTP element maintains a strong link between member and constinency
-can split their votes

Question 7

disadvantages ?

Answer 7

-creates two different members leading to a possible loss of legitimacy ?
-smaller parties achieve less representation under a fully proportinal system