Voting System In The Uk

Question 1

Advantage of first past the post (FPTP)

Answer 1

-outcome of the votes is kbow quickly

-System is simple to use

Question 2

Advantage of additional member system (AMS)

Answer 2

Ensures that the wishes of the voters are more closely aligned with the outcome

Question 3

Advantage of the single transferable vote (STV)

Answer 3

Every vote helps elect someone (more votes matter )

Question 4

Advantage of the single transferable vote (STV)

Answer 4

Every vote helps elect someone (more votes matter )

Question 5

Advantage of supplementary vote (SV)

Answer 5

Ensures that the winner has over 50%of the voting cast

Question 6

Disadvantages of first past the post

Answer 6

-Smaller parties are unrepresented
-people can be elected on a minority vote

Question 7

Disadvantage of single transferable vote

Answer 7

-Results can take more time to count
-coalition governments are more likely to

Question 8

Disadvantages of supplementary vote

Answer 8

Often winner relies on others second choice

Question 9

Disadvantage of additional member system

Answer 9

Ends up with 2 types of elected members - one directly elected and on from a last