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Gov and Pol: Electoral systems. > Case study: the impact of AMS in elections to the Scottish Parliament > Flashcards

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

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How many seats are awarded under FPTP?

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73/129

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

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56/129

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

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Scottish Socialists

Greens

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Example of top-up being used

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

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Gov and Pol: Electoral systems. (24 decks)

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