Electoral Systems

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

74.3% voted Yes/ 25.7% voted No

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

2011

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What was the turnout of the 1998 referendum on the approval of the Good Friday Agreement?

81%

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What is the composition of the Scottish Parliament under AMS?

Total- 129 seats/ under First Past The Post-73/ Top Up- 56

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What is the name of the quota which must be reached in order to win a seat in Northern Ireland?

Droop quota

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What is the meaning of a majoritarian system?

You need a majority of the vote to win.

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What is the name of Northern Ireland's Parliament?

Stormont

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What does SV stand for?

Supplementary Vote

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

2011

What was the turnout of the 1998 referendum on the approval of the Good Friday Agreement?

What is the composition of the Scottish Parliament under AMS?

What is the name of the quota which must be reached in order to win a seat in Northern Ireland?

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