key words

Question 1

Plurality

Answer 1

• the result of an election where the winner only has to get one more vote than their nearest competitor to win

Question 2

safe seat

Answer 2

• when there is a high chance that the political party will retain that seat due to a high majority

Question 3

referendum

Answer 3

• when the electorate vote as a form of direct democracy on either a yes or no question

Question 4

proportional representation

Answer 4

• AMS and STV
• any electoral system that produces a proportional result
• seats in the representative body (parliament) are awarded in proportion to the votes cast for each party
• 40% of votes = 40% of seats in HoC

Question 5

winners bonus

Answer 5

• The winning party under FPTP enjoys a share of the seats in excess of the share of the vote it receives. This occurs if a large number of seats are marginal between the two main parties.

Question 6

majoritarian system