Voting Systems

Question 1

What is First Past the Post & how does it work?

Answer 1

A voting system where we choose our MPs for the HOC.

Voters pick their favourite candidate and the most votes min.

Question 2

What are the 4 strengths of FPTP?

Answer 2

Strong MP-Constituency relationships

Usually delivers a strong majority gov

Produces a quick result as its easy to count

Prevents extremists parties gaining a voice

Question 3

What are the 4 weaknesses of the FPTP?

Answer 3

more people against the winning party then for them

more people vote against the winning candidate than for them

Unrepresentative

Tactical voting

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Question 4

Weaknesses of FPTP: What is a point for unrepresentative?

Answer 4

Smaller parties need more votes to win seats, so representation is unfair.

Question 5

Weaknesses of FPTP: What is a point for Tactical voting?

Answer 5

Only one winner in every seat

Voters choose stronger parties over preferred ones to stop others winning, so their views aren’t truly represented

Question 6

Weaknesses of FPTP: What is a point for more people vote against the winning CANDIDATE than for them ?

Answer 6

If there are more than two candidates, the winner can have less than half the votes, so most people didn’t vote for them.

Question 7

Weaknesses of FPTP: What is a point for more people vote against the winning PARTY than for them ?

Answer 7

Problem can occur in all 650 seats, allowing a party to form a strong government even though it received less than half of the total votes.

Question 8

Strengths of FPTP: What is a point for prevents extremist parties gaining a voice?

Answer 8

Extreme or harmful parties often struggle to win seats because their support is scattered and limited.

Question 9

Strengths of FPTP: What is a point for usually delivers a strong majority government?

Answer 9

Aims to create a strong government that can make decisions quickly w/o negotiating with opponents.

Question 10

Strengths of FPTP: What is a point for produces a quick quick result as it is easy to count ?

Answer 10

FPTP means the candidate with the most votes wins, making counting quick & allowing a fast, peaceful transition of gov

Question 11

Strengths of FPTP: What is a point for strong mp-constituency relationship?

Answer 11

FPTP gives one MP per constituency, letting them build close relationships with residents, who can track their work through local news.