Describe and explain FPTP with an example of where it is used
Each voter has one vote, and the candidate with the most votes wins. Used in the UK General Election
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Give one advantage and one disadvantage of FPTP
(+) Usually provides stable majority government. (-) Can be very disproportional and unrepresentative.
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Describe and explain AV with an example of where it is used
Voters place candidates in order of preference. If no one achieves a majority, the least popular candidate is eliminated and their voters' next preferences are taken. Used in Labour leadership elections.
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Give one advantage and one disadvantage of AV
(+) Elected candidates would have the support of the majority of their constituencies. (-) Prone to donkey voting, where voters number candidates in the order they appear
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Describe and explain STV with an example of where it is used
Candidates must achieve a quota which is determined by number of seats available and electorate size. If not enough seats are filled, the least popular is removed and their voters' next preferences are taken. Used in Scottish local elections
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Give one advantage and one disadvantage of STV
(+) Fairer to smaller parties and under-represented groups. (-) Quite complex so less easy to understand
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Describe and explain SV with an example of where it is used
Voters choose a first and second preference. If no candidate achieves a majority, all but the top two candidates are eliminated, and second preferences are taken. Used in London Mayoral elections.
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Give one advantage and one disadvantage of SV
(+) Retains strong member-constituency link, 1 per constituency. (-) Would reward candidates/parties in constituencies with concentrated support.
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