Elections Flashcards
During what type of election are MPs elected?
General Election
How frequently are General Elections held?
At least
Every 5 years
What is a “by-election”?
A Constituency election
to determine who will replace the MP
who as died or resigned
What type of election is held when an MP dies or resigns?
A by-election
Name the system used to dertmine which MP wins the election to represent their constituency?
First past the post
Which candidate gets elected in the “first past the post” system?
The candidate with the most votes
Following a General Election, which party normally forms the governement ?
The party
that wins
the majority of constituencies
How can a governement be formed if no single party secured a majority of constituencies?
Two parties
may join together
to form a coalition
How often are European Elections held?
Every 5 years
What are candidates who secure a seat on the European Parliament called?
Member of the European Parliament
MEP
Name the system used to determine how seats are allocated to political parties in the European Parliamentary elections?
Proportional representation
How are seats allocated to parties in the “proportional representation” system?
Seats are allocated
in proportion
to the total number of votes won by the party
