First Past the Post^

Question 1

How does the FPTP work?

Question 2

Issues

Answer 2

wasted votes
tyranny of the majority
safe seats, so the parties dont focus on them as much

Question 3

2019

Answer 3

Con = 44% votes / 56% of seats
- winner’s bonus
16.3% for minority groups = 1.8% seats
71% wasted votes

Question 4

Advantages

Answer 4

Simplicity
Strong Gov
MP constituency link
Centrist Policies
- don’t have extreme parties elected
- 2019: Lab + Con had 567/650

Question 5

Disadvantages

Answer 5

Lack of Voter Choice
- reduce turnout
- causes tactical voting
Unequal Vote Value
No Majority Needed
- only a plurality
Disproportionate Result