electoral systems

Question 1

what should be the most important factor when voting?

Answer 1

the most important factor when voting should be party policies

Question 2

how does party unity affect voting

Answer 2

if the party is not united it can mean the party is seen as not having a clear vision for the government

Question 3

why was the labour government able to win 1997

Answer 3

they were able to exploits major government’s which helped their campain

Question 4

what are the role of elections

Answer 4

• they are a device for ensuring that the will of the people is made clear
• they confer legitimacy on government and politicians
• they help to form governments. if a party wins a general election. it secures the right to govern-they provide a choice of politicl programme in their manifesto
• they are a means by which citizens can actively participate and feel involved
• they provide representation by ensuring that MPs ae accountable to their constituents at regular intervals

Question 5

what is an electoral mandate

Answer 5

refers to the authority extended to the winning party or candidate following success in an election. a mandate grants permission to act or produce legislation in accordance with the promise or manifesto offered for consideration and choice at the election

Question 6

how elections promote democracy

Answer 6

• educate the public
• encourage participation in elections
• government and MPs are responsible to the people
• political change over via elections ensures there that there is peaceful change
• democracy are the ultimate expression of the popular will.

Question 7

how do elections not promote democracy

Answer 7

-fail to educate the wider electorate; misinforms them with biased