First Past the Post Flashcards
1
Q
How many constituencies is the UK divided up into?
A
650
2
Q
How many people are in 1 constituency?
A
approx 70,000
3
Q
What is each constituency represented by?
A
1 seat in Parliament
4
Q
How do voters choose their candidate?
A
They put a cross in the box next to a candidate of their choice
5
Q
How does a candidate win a seat?
A
They must get the most votesto win a seat and be elected MP
6
Q
How many MPs voted in doe sthe party need to win a majority?
A
326 plus
7
Q
What happens if a party cannot get a majority of 326 seats?
A
They have to form a coalition with a minority govt
