Electoral Systems

Question 1

STV

Answer 1

. Proportional System

. Votes rank in order of preference (can also only vote for one)

. Each candidate needs to reach a quota and the ones with the most first preference votes are elected

. Surplus votes go to second preference candidates

. Used in NI assembly elections

Question 2

SV

Answer 2

. Majoritiarian System

. Winning candidate needs >50% of votes

. Used in UK Mayoral Elections

Question 3

AV

Answer 3

. Majoritiarian System

. Voters rank candidates with their 2nd/3rd/4th choices going to remaining candidates

. Used for Lord Speaker

Question 4

AMS

Answer 4

. Hybrid system (FPTP + Party List)

. Two votes:

a) one for constituency member
b) one for a party list

. Used in scottish parliament and london assembly

Question 5

FPTP

Answer 5

. Plurality system

. candidate only needs a one vote majority to win

. used in uk general elections

Question 6

Closed Party List

Answer 6

. Vote for party

. seats are in proportion to votes per constituency

. used in European Parliament election