Parliamentary Elections

Question 1

What are the disadvantages to fixed term parliaments?

Answer 1

. 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.

Question 2

What are Boundary commissions?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What are electoral commissions?

Answer 3

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