The effects of first-past-the-post 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsUK electoral systemsASEdexcel Created by: BeatrizCreated on: 24-05-15 18:38 The distribution of seats in the House of Commons is not proportionate. Labour won the 2005 election with only 35% of the popular vote. 1 of 7 Small parties normally cannot win seats; this keeps out extreme parties but also parties that represent minority views. The Conservatives and Labour have been the only parties in government since World War 2. 2 of 7 It normally produces a clear winner because it favours larger parties. Meaning a clear mandate. Conservatives 327 won 2015. 3 of 7 A strong MP and constituency relationship. No DE hunt formula or quota. 4 of 7 Biased to Labour. 2005 Labour 35% vote 66-seat majority. 2010 Conservative 36% votes coalition. 5 of 7 High number of wasted votes and safe seats. Steve Baker High Wycombe. 6 of 7 Plurality rather than majority support. Rochester 2014. UKIP won with 42.1% of the vote but the Conservatives and Labour won 50% of the vote. 7 of 7
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