Hybrid systems Flashcards
1
Q
How do hybrid systems work?
A
Proportion of seats available on a majoritarian basis
Remainder allocated on a proportional basis
2
Q
What do hybrid systems seek to retain?
A
Strong MP-constituency link and majority government with more voter choice
3
Q
What does additional member systems (AMS) involve
A
50% of seats elected under FPTP, with the remainder distributed proportionally
4
Q
What does FPTP-TU involve?
A
Variant of AMS, used in Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly elections
