politics: voting + election process

Question 1

What is the FPTP voting system

Answer 1

-voters cast their vote for a candidate of their choice, the candidate with the most votes wins.
-PLURALITY voting method, primarily used un systems that use single-member electoral divisions. (constituencies or wards)

Question 2

how many constituencies are there?

Answer 2

650

Question 3

What is a general election?

Answer 3

An election for a new government, takes place at least every five years.

Question 4

what is an Electorate?

Answer 4

all those registered to vote

Question 5

what is Proportional representation?

Answer 5

An electoral system in which the number of seats a party wins is roughly proportional to it’s national share of votes.

Question 6

How do you become a MP?
(fat 6 marker)
hint with key words:
1) ACTIVE
2) ADVERTISMENT
3) PARTY + LIST
4) POSSIBLE C
5) TRY GAIN VOTES
6) SELECTION
7) ATTRACT THROUGH
8) FPTP
PARLIAMENT!!!

Answer 6

1)-become active in a political party
2)-parties advertise for candidates
-those eligible apply
3)-parties possibly have list of people they want as candidates
-these people may be politically active or are advisers pm areas of policy
4)-local party workers draw up shortlist of possible candidates
5)-candidates try to gain votes through interviews, public speaking at hustings and work for their party
6)-SELECTION PROCESS
local party members vote for the candidate they want to represent their constituency,
-person with most votes selected
7)-party + candidate try to attract voters through leaflets, public meetings and canvassing
8)-day of election, MPs are elected using the FPTP (successful candidate must get at least 1 more vote than rival)

Question 7

What is pluralism?

Answer 7

a system of decision making in which everyone is involved