FPTP vs AMS

Question 1

FPTP is simple for the voter

Answer 1

In 2017 election only 1% of ballot papers were spoilt.

Question 2

AMS is confusing for the voter

Answer 2

In 2021 Scottish parliament election the turnout was 63% but in the 2019 general election turnout was 68%.

Question 3

FPTP provides a majority government

Answer 3

In 2015 general election the conservatives won with 331 seats - over the 326 needed for a majority

Question 4

AMS may provide a minority government

Answer 4

In 2021 the SNP failed again to gain a majority government and was behind by 1 seat.

Question 5

AMS doesn’t provide citizens with clear MP’s.

Answer 5

Most people know that Christine Graham represents them in the Scottish parliament but not many know that Claudia Beamish also represents them.

Question 5

FPTP provides a clear relationship with the MP

Answer 5

John Lamont is the MP for this area and was elected in 2017 replacing Calum Kerr.