Election systems

Question 1

What type of system is FPTP?

Answer 1

Plurality

Question 2

What type of system is SV

Answer 2

Majority

Question 3

What type of system is STV

Answer 3

Proportional

Question 4

What type of system is AMS

Answer 4

Hybrid/ mixed

Question 5

What is the constituency style associated with FPTP?

Answer 5

Single member

Question 6

What is the constituency style associated with SV?

Answer 6

Single member

Question 7

What is the constituency style associated with STV?

Answer 7

Large Multi member

Question 8

What is the constituency style associated with AMS?

Answer 8

Single member and multi member

Question 9

Where is FPTP used?

Answer 9

UK general elections, by elections, local council elections in England and Wales

Question 10

Where is SV used?

Answer 10

Police and Crime commissioners in England and Wales

Question 11

Where is STV used?

Answer 11

The Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Council elections

Question 12

Where is AMS used?

Answer 12

The Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, Greater London Assembly

Question 13

What is the current labour majority?

Answer 13

411 seats

Question 14

How has voting turnout increased from 2001 to 1017?

Answer 14

From 59% to 67%