electoral systems

Question 1

What is the electoral system FPTP?

Answer 1

FPTP is a voting system where the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, commonly used in UK elections.

Question 2

What reforms to the franchise were introduced by the Reform Acts of 1832 and 1867?

Answer 2

These Acts extended the vote to more men, increasing the electorate and promoting representative democracy.

Question 3

Q: Why has the FPTP system come under criticism?

Answer 3

FPTP has been criticized for being unrepresentative and for its failure to reflect the diversity of voter preferences.

Question 4

Name four different electoral systems used in the UK.

Answer 4

First Past The Post (FPTP)
Additional Member System (AMS)
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Supplementary Vote (SV)

Question 5

What is legitimacy in the context of UK elections?

Answer 5

The rightful holding of political authority, usually granted through winning a free and fair election.