Voting systems

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Advantages of FPTP
(1)
easy to count votes
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Advantages of FPTP
(2)
easy to understand
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Advantages of FPTP
(3)
Normally produces a single party government
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Disadvantages of FPTP
(1)
Do not need a majority to win
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Disadvantages of FPTP
(2)
Does not reward minor Parties
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Disadvantages of FPTP
(3)
Creates a two party system
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Advantages of STV
Can be highly proportional
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Advantages of STV
Voters have a large range of choices for representatives
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Advantages of STV
You can vote for as many candidates as you want
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Advantages of STV
Representatives are elected in large multi-member constituencies. In Northern Ireland, 18
constituencies elect 6 members.
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Disadvantages of STV
Very unlikely to produce A single party government
Very complex voting system may confuse people
Could have a negative impact creating competition inside a party
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Advantages of FPTP
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easy to understand

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