voting Flashcards
1
Q
what are the features of SVT?
A
- preference list
-quota (droop formula) - recycled votes
- several winners
2
Q
examples of SVT in Northern Ireland
A
Sinn Féin - 27 of 90 seats
3
Q
example of failure of SVT
A
TUV - minor party
7.6% of vote but one seat
4
Q
what are features of the additional member system in scotland?
A
-2 votes each
- FPTP used for voting for a person
- SVT used for party (D’hont formula )
5
Q
how many seats in scottish parliament? (Holyrood)
A
129
73 for FPTP
56 for STV
