Parliamentary Elections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the disadvantages to fixed term parliaments?
A
. 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.
2
Q
What are Boundary commissions?
A
. A boundary commission is a person who recommends parliament changes to constituency boundaries.
3
Q
What are electoral commissions?
A
. These people oversea many aspects of the way elections are run.