Functions of elections

Question 1

Voters choice

Answer 1

The party with the most popular manifesto is elected as they receive the most seats and their leader is elected as PM

Question 2

Education

Answer 2

Voters are educated about current issues in the manifestos released by parties

Question 3

legitimacy

Answer 3

The party that is elected has democratic legitimacy due to receiving more votes than any other party

Question 4

Accountability

Answer 4

At least every 5 years there is a general election in which MPs are held to account and risk losing their seat if they have not been deemed as successful

Question 5

Representation

Answer 5

MPs are representatives from every region that put forward the views and interests of their constituents in the HC

Question 6

Government

Answer 6

Elections ensure that most of the population is happy with the government or whether they want to seek an alternative one

Question 7

Success criteria for election systems ?

Answer 7

1. general representation
2. Doesn’t discriminate against smaller parties
3. Produces a strong and stable government
4. Every vote is of equal value