Definitions 2 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsUK electoral systemsASAQA Created by: PaigejohnsssCreated on: 03-05-14 13:29 What is a quota? Minimum number of votes required to capture a seat 1 of 22 What is a mandate? The right of the government to pursue the policies it sets out in its general election manifesto 2 of 22 What is a proportional system? Produces a close fit between votes and seats 3 of 22 What are wasted votes? A vote for a losing candidate in a single member constituency 4 of 22 What is threshold? Minimum share of the vote which a political party requires to secure any representation 5 of 22 What is a majoritarian system? Winning candidate must have absolute majority (50%+1 vote) 6 of 22 What is a plurality system? Winner only needs one more than closest rival, not a majority 7 of 22 What is a referendum? One-off vote on a specific issue of public policy - simply a 'yes' or 'no' answer to a question 8 of 22 What is a general election? The election of MPs to the House of Commons from constituencies throughout the country 9 of 22 What is a local election? The election of local councillors. Some towns and cities also have directly elected mayors 10 of 22 What is a European election? Election of MEPs to the European Parliament 11 of 22 What is a coalition? A government made up of more than one political party 12 of 22 What is a grand coalition? Two largest political parties of opposing political ideologies unite in a coalition government 13 of 22 What is a multi-party coalition? A coalition of many parties 14 of 22 What is a minority government? A government formed by a political party that does not have an overall majority 15 of 22 What is a hybrid system? Combines elements of all systems - some MPs elected in single member constituencies, remainder elected by Proportional Representation 16 of 22 What is proportionality? Number of seats won is proportionate to the number of votes they received 17 of 22 What is a stable government? Secure and hard to overthrow - majority party are happy and minority do not have the power to overthrow them 18 of 22 What is voter choice? System of voting where voters list the candidates in order of preference 19 of 22 What is MP constituency link? Link between elected politicians and their constituencies - their concerns are articulated 20 of 22 What is popular vote? The act of voting by the electorate of a country or area 21 of 22 What are marginal constituencies? Constituency held with a small majority - only require a small swing to change hands and are typically targets for campaign resources 22 of 22
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