FPTP Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics of FPTP
A
Voters given a single vote
Candidate needs to secure one vote more than the nearest rival
Simple majority
2
Q
What type of constituencies does FPTP operate on?
A
Single-member constituencies
3
Q
2005 general election how many single member constituencies were there?
A
646
4
Q
By-election occurrence
A
When a vacancy opens, due to death or resignation
