Parliamentary Elections Flashcards

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What are the disadvantages to fixed term parliaments?

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. Gives the ruling party an advantage of over its opposition as they have more time to plan a campaign therefore making the process unfair.
. In the last year of their term the ruling government can manipulate the economy and offer policy’s which make them more powerful.

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What are Boundary commissions?

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. A boundary commission is a person who recommends parliament changes to constituency boundaries.

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What are electoral commissions?

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. These people oversea many aspects of the way elections are run.

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