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FPTP Flashcards

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Characteristics of FPTP

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Voters given a single vote
Candidate needs to secure one vote more than the nearest rival
Simple majority

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What type of constituencies does FPTP operate on?

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Single-member constituencies

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2005 general election how many single member constituencies were there?

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646

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By-election occurrence

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When a vacancy opens, due to death or resignation

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