aditional members system Flashcards
1
Q
one advantage is fair turnout system
A
- as the percentage of votes is equal to the percentage of seats this results in votes not being wasted
- Labour got 19% of votes and holds 18% of seats
2
Q
usually results in coalition governments
A
- this represents most views as usually in scotland one party leads most scottish elections
- SNP have led as majority and minority government since 2007
3
Q
smaller parties are more likely to be represented
A
- this means them and their voters have a bigger say
- green party got 6% of the regional votes and have 6MSPs are in parliament
4
Q
gives voters better representation
A
- voters can choose a party and a candidate in Scottish Elections, meaning that they can spread their political allegiance
