Electoral Systems AO1 Flashcards
What was Thatcher’s seat majority in 1979?
44 seat majority
What was Blair’s seat majority in 1997?
179 seat majority
What can PR systems cause?
Minority governments
In 1970, what percentage of all votes went to the main two parties?
88%
How many seats did the Lib Dems win in 2005?
62 seats
What was the turnout percentage for Senedd Cymru in 2011?
41.5%
What was the turnout percentage for the 2010 General election?
65.1%
Which voting system is used in Westminster?
FPTP
What does STV stand for?
Single Transferable Vote
In STV, how many assembly members does a voter elect?
5 assembly members
What was the turnout percentage for the Scottish Parliament in 1999?
58.8%
What was the turnout percentage for the 2001 General election?
59.4%
When was the last referendum held?
2016
What percentage of voters felt informed on Brexit in 2016?
33%
What percentage of the population was not happy with the EU referendum outcome?
48.1%
When did devolution to Scotland occur?
1979
What year were elected Mayors established in London?
1998
What was the turnout percentage for the Scottish Independence Referendum in 2014?
85%
What do referendums hand back to the electorate?
Power to check government
What was Thatcher’s seat majority in 1983?
144 seat majority
What was the turnout percentage for the 1997 General election?
71.4%
In 2017, how many seats was the Conservative party short?
52 seats short
What coalition was formed in 2010?
Tory-Lib Dem coalition
What percentage of votes were wasted in 2019?
71-2%
How much higher is the turnout for PR systems compared to FPTP?
5-8% higher
What has the turnout for FPTP elections been since 1997?
Under 71.4%
In 2019, what percentage of VOTES did the Green, Lib Dems & Brexit Party receive collectively?
16%
In 2019, what percentage of SEATS did the Green, Lib Dems & Brexit Party receive collectively?
2%
