What Is Function Of Electoral Systems

Question 1

What are functions

Answer 1

1) To choose representatives,
2) citizen participation,
3) hold them to account justifying their decisions in govt,
4) choice over who represents interests,
5) education on political issues
6) Give mandate and legitimacy

Question 2

What are advantages of UK elections?

Answer 2

Secrecy of ballot, freedom of information in media, all adults, £500 to become MP, at most every 5 years, counting of votes is regulated, constituencies gives clear representation, relatively little corruption, electrical commission gives checks and balances

Question 3

What is 2 party system?

Answer 3

Where the parties that have support in large concentrations are favoured rather than more dispersed support