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2. What were the results of the 1997 referendum on the creation of the Scottish Parliament?

  • 50.3% voted Yes/ 49.7% voted No
  • 63.5% voted Yes/ 36.5% voted No
  • 74.3% voted Yes/ 25.7% voted No
  • 55.3% voted Yes/ 44.7% voted No

3. Which of the following can be considered a safe seat?

  • Pudsey
  • Barnsley
  • Glasgow South West
  • Arfon

4. What is the meaning of a majoritarian system?

  • Candidates are ranked in order of preference.
  • You need a majority of the vote to win.
  • There is a direct relationship between votes cast and seats won.
  • Most votes wins.

5. What is the name of Northern Ireland's Parliament?

  • Congress of Northern Ireland
  • House of Representatives
  • Stormont
  • Holyrood

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