Electoral Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 types of voting systems?
A
FPTP (First Past The Post)
AV (Alternative Vote)
AVP (Alternative Vote Plus)
STV (Single Transferable Vote)
AMS (Addition Membership System)
2
Q
Where in FPTP used in the UK?
A
In UK GE’s.
3
Q
Where is AMS used in the UK?
A
In the Scottish and Welsh parliaments.
4
Q
Where is STV used in the UK?
A
The NI assembly.
5
Q
Where is SV used in the UK?
A
The London mayoral election.
6
Q
What are 2 advantages of FPTP?
A
-Simplicity
-Strong gov created as coalitions are unlikely
7
Q
What are 2 disadvantages of FPTP?
A
-Unequal vote value
-Lack of voter choice
