Case study: the impact of AMS in elections to the Scottish Parliament

Question 1

How many seats are awarded under FPTP?

Answer 1

73/129

Question 2

How many seats are awarded under a regional list system, as a top up?

Answer 2

56/129

Question 3

To which parties did the top-up element of AMS prove fairer?

Answer 3

Scottish Socialists

Greens

Question 4

Example of top-up being used

Answer 4

1997, 18% of vote for Conservatives in Scotland, but no Scottish seats
1999, same result, but Conservatives were awarded 18 top-up seats