Electoral Systems

Question 1

FPTP: 1

Answer 1

P: allows for a strong single party government

E: for example 2019 UK election, 80 seat strong majority.

R: however issue if not absolute majority.

E: for example Motherwell and Wishaw MP Marion Fellows, 20,622 votes.

Question 2

FPTP

Answer 2

P: allows for by-elections

E: for example in the constituency of Wakefield Imran Khan voted out Simon light wood voted in.

R: however some parties are guaranteed the constituency due to safe seats.

E: for example Tottenham, 30,000 Labour majority.

Question 3

ADS:

Answer 3

P: better small party representation

E: for example Greens, 1/650 seats UK, 8/129 Seats Scotland.

R: however this can lead to the kingmaker problem.

E: for example when the SNP were 1 vote off a majority, they formed a coalition with the Green Party. Too much power

Question 4

ADS:

Answer 4

P: better representation due to regional MSPs.

E: for example Nicola Sturgeon or Anas Sarwar in Glasgow southside.

R: however these MPs are chosen by party, less democratic.

E: for example MSP Carol Mochan lost constituency. Given regional seat