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Voting Flashcards

1
Q

Is majoritarian voting proportional or disproportional

A

Disproportional

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2
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How does majoritarian voting work

A

The winner needs an absolute majority to win

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3
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Is FPTP majoritarian

A

no

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4
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Is FPTP a plurality system

A

Yes

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5
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What is a plurality system

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The winner only needs one more then the 2nd place to win

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6
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What similarities do plurality and majoritarian systems share

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  1. Non proportional
  2. MPs elected from single member constituencies
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7
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What are some advantages of a plurality system

A

Easy to understand
Stable government
Small group representation

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8
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What are some disadvantages if a plurality system

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Winners bonus
One party bias
No choice between party and candidates

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9
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What is an example of a proportional system

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STV

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10
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What is a proportional system

A

Systems that produce a close fit between votes and seats

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11
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What is distinct magnitude

A

Number of legislative seats per constituency

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12
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What number member constituencies does PR use

A

Multi - member constituencies

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13
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What are mixed systems

A

Combines elements of plurality and majoritarian with elements of PR

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14
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How is SV used

A

To elect the mayor of London and directly elected mayors,Police and commissioners

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15
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What are advantages of SV

A

Small party representation
Legitimacy

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16
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What are disadvantages of SV

A

Winner doesn’t hold majority
Disproportional

17
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How does SV work

A

Voters record two preferences and the winning candidate has majority

18
Q

What kind of system is SV

A

Majoritarian

19
Q

Where is STV used

A

NI,Scotland

20
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How does STV work

A

Electors rank candidates in multi member constituencies

21
Q

Is STV proportional

A

Yes

22
Q

What are disadvantages of STV

A

Less accurate
Coalition governments
Weak MP and constituency unit

23
Q

What are advantages of STV

A

Proportional outcome
Choice between party and candidate

24
Q

Where is AMS used

A

Scotland(Senedd),London assembly

25
Q

How does AMS work

A

Electors can cast two votes, one for constituency candidate(FPTP) and regional list candidate(closed list PR)

26
Q

What are advantages of AMS

A

Fair outcome
Simple
No wasted votes

27
Q

What are disadvantages of AMS

A

Small party underrepresentation
Voters can’t choose candidates from the same party

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