POINT: advantage of first past post can be leads to a stronger government EXPLAIN:Because the system favours large parties,it makes it easier for one party to get more than half seats in parliament,This means a government can easily get bills passed
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POINT: one disadvantage of first past the post leads to "safe seats"EXPLAIN: because FPTP leads to a lot of seats where one party is always gonna win, supporters of other parties often dont bother voting, and so cannot participate
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POINT: confident. EXPLAIN: the candidate must be able to stand up in front of people and make speeches without hesitating or making mistakes
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POINT hardworking. EXPLAIN: the candidate must be willing to work long hours,which could include a lot of travel
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POINT: First minister questions. EXPLAIN each week the scottish first minister is asked questions by MSPs that he/she is required to answer
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POINT: take part in a committee. EXPLAIN: MSPs take part in committees where issues are discussed, people give evidence and bills are passed on to the next stage of becoming a law
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POINT: Introduce a members bill. EXPLAIN: MSPs can introduce a bill to parliament on a issue of particular interest of their consitiuency
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POINT: hold surgery EXPLAIN: an msp can hole a regular drop in session to meet constituents and discuss their issues and opinions.
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POINT: meet with local organisations EXPLAIN An MP/MSP can meet with local groups in their constituency to discuss how he/she can help them
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POINT: Meetings EXPLAIN councillers attend commitee meetings and full council meetings to discuss and make decisions about local issues
