Electoral systems (UK)

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  • Created on: 19-05-23 21:07
what is the current voting system used for UK General Elections?
First Past The Post
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What does SV stand for?
Supplementary Vote
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What does AV stand for?
Alternative Vote
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What does STV stand for?
Single Transferrable Vote
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What does AMS stand for?
Additional Member System
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What type of voting system does the Regional List system fit into?
Proportional Representation
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Which list of criteria states the 4 principles (proportionality, voter choice, stable government, and MP - Constituency link) that make for a good electoral system?
The Jenkins Criteria
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What kind of party system does the use of FPTP arguably create?
two party system
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"votes are arguably ______ during elections due to the use of FPTP" What is the missing word?
Wasted
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What does SV stand for?

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Supplementary Vote

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What does AV stand for?

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What does STV stand for?

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What does AMS stand for?

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