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

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

7. What is the composition of the Scottish Parliament under AMS?

  • Total- 130 seats/ under First Past The Post- 70/ Top Up- 60
  • Total- 129 seats/ under First Past The Post-73/ Top Up- 56
  • Total- 120 seats/ under First Past The Post- 71/ Top Up- 49
  • Total-199 seats/ under First Past The Post- 106/ Top Up- 93

8. Which of the following can be considered a marginal seat?

  • Christchurch
  • Kensington
  • Liverpool Walton
  • Henley Upon Thames

9. Which of these is not a disadvantage of Referenda?

  • Do not always settle issues
  • Political education
  • Cause social rifts
  • Voters can be misled by campaigns

10. What does SV stand for?

  • Supplementary Vote
  • Simple Vote
  • Single Vote
  • Singular Vote

11. What year was the referendum held to extend the powers of the Welsh Assembly?

  • 2011
  • 1997
  • 2004
  • 1979

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

  • Glasgow South West
  • Pudsey
  • Barnsley
  • Arfon