1
Q
Similarities to STV?
A
Basically the same but STV elects multiple members
AV elects only one
2
Q
Why AV
A
Recommended by Jenkins Commission 1998
Not been used anywhere in the world
3
Q
How does it work?
A
Rank Candidates in order of preference
more than 50% - elected automatically
If no one 50%
candidate w fewest votes is eliminated and 2nd choices are re-allocated.
Continues until someone reaches 50% of more of vote
4
Q
2011 Referendum
A
turnout - 42.2%
No Won - 67.9%
5
Q
Advantages
A
All MPs would have wide ranging support from voters Retains MP/Constituency link Penalises extremist parties Reduces tactical voting Reduces no. of safe seats
6
Q
Disadvantages
A
Av is not proportional
Could produce more disproportional results than FPTP
Voting system allows to rank candidates - ‘donkey voting’
