Elections in the UK:

Question 1

Elections Features:

Answer 1

1. Secret ballot.
2. Universal suffrage.
3. Regular elections
4. Clear voter choice on the ballot.

Question 1

What elections are used throughout the UK?

Answer 1

1. FPTP, UK general elections and London mayor.
2. AMS in Wales, Scotland and Greater London Assembly.
3. Single Transferable Vote (STV) in Northern Ireland.
4. From 2002-2022 SV (supplementary vote) was used for London mayoral elections.

Question 2

Elections:

Answer 2

1. An opportunity for citizens to cast a vote for their elected representatives.
2. A feature of liberal and representative democracy.
3. A way in which governments are chosen and held accountable.

Question 3

Electoral system:

Answer 3

1. A process by which the votes cast can be translated into elected officials or seats.
2. A variety of systems is available broadly falling into 3 categories: plurality, proportional and majoritarian.