electoral systems ; FPTP

Question 1

FPTP creates disproportional results

Answer 1

2019 gen elec ;
Although Lib dem gained 11.5% of vote share, SNP gained 3.9% of vote share and gained 48 seats - Lib dem only gained 11 seat -

Question 2

FPTP creating disproportionate results is an advantage not a disadvantage.

Answer 2

• Exclusion of extreme minority groups ;
  UKIP 2015 Gained 12.7% of vote but only one seat
  SNP gained only 4.8% of vote and gained 56

Question 3

FPTP creates a strong stable govt with majorities in elections providing them with a clear democratic mandate to govern

Answer 3

• ## Cons gained 43.6% voteshare and gained 56% of seats in House of commons - strong and stable govt. that is not bound by their lack of support - fluid flow of governance during crisis like Pandemic