SV

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

Supplementary vote - used to elect police and crime commissioners and also London Mayors. Changed in 2021

Question 2

Disadvantage - Presented choice

Answer 2

• People may not choose a minor party when they know it is unlikely they make it into 2nd round

Question 3

Disadvantage- Fair and proportional

Answer 3

• Encourages voting only for the candidates most likely the get out of 2nd vote, potential tactical voting

Question 4

Disadvantage - Well represented

Answer 4

• In many cases winner still may not achieve majority over 50%

Question 5

Advantage - Winner have a mandate

Answer 5

• Less waste than FPTP as 2nd preference votes from candidate knocked out and recycled

Question 6

Advantage - Presented choice

Answer 6

• Multiple candidates to choose from able to think about next best option