Majoritarian systems- Supplementary Vote and alternative vote Flashcards
What is a majoritarian system?
A majoritarian system is an electoral system that aims to ensure that the candidate or party with the majority of votes wins.
What is the Supplementary Vote (SV)?
The Supplementary Vote is a voting system where voters have a first and a second choice candidate, and if no candidate receives a majority, all but the top two candidates are eliminated, and second choices are counted.
True or False: In the Supplementary Vote, voters can only rank two candidates.
False
In what type of elections is the Supplementary Vote commonly used?
The Supplementary Vote is commonly used in mayoral elections in the UK.
What happens if a candidate receives more than 50% of the first-choice votes in the Supplementary Vote?
If a candidate receives more than 50% of the first-choice votes, they are declared the winner immediately.
What is the Alternative Vote (AV)?
The Alternative Vote is a preferential voting system where voters rank candidates in order of preference, and if no candidate receives a majority, the candidate with the least votes is eliminated and their votes are redistributed.
How does the Alternative Vote ensure that the winning candidate has broad support?
The Alternative Vote allows for the redistribution of votes from eliminated candidates, ensuring the winner has the majority of preferences.
True or False: The Alternative Vote is used for all elections in the UK.
False
Fill in the blank: The Supplementary Vote is designed to be simple and allows voters to express a __________ preference.
second
What is one criticism of the Supplementary Vote?
One criticism is that it can lead to tactical voting, where voters choose a less preferred candidate to prevent an undesirable outcome.
What is one advantage of the Alternative Vote?
One advantage is that it reduces the likelihood of wasted votes, as voters can express preferences beyond their first choice.
In which year was the Alternative Vote referendum held in the UK?
2011
True or False: The Alternative Vote was widely accepted and implemented after the 2011 referendum.
False
What is the primary goal of both the Supplementary Vote and the Alternative Vote?
The primary goal is to produce a winner who has the support of the majority of voters.
Multiple Choice: Which system allows voters to rank their preferences? A) Supplementary Vote B) Alternative Vote C) Both
C) Both
What mechanism is used in the Alternative Vote to handle tied votes?
In case of a tie, various methods such as drawing lots or recounting may be used.
What is the main difference between the Supplementary Vote and the Alternative Vote?
The main difference is that the Supplementary Vote allows only a first and second choice, while the Alternative Vote allows voters to rank multiple candidates.
True or False: The Supplementary Vote can lead to a situation where a candidate wins without a majority of first-choice votes.
True
Fill in the blank: The Alternative Vote is also known as __________ voting.
preferential
