1.3 Electoral Systems Flashcards
2024 examples (24 cards)
What date did the voting for the recent election end?
Voting ended at 10pm on 4th July
Who became Prime Minister on 5th July?
Keir Starmer
What is the first winner declared in the recent election and at what time?
First winner declared at 10.43 pm in Houghton and Sunderland
How does the voting process in Ireland using STV compare to FPTP in terms of time?
STV took much longer, with voting on 29 November and counting concluding on 2 December
What major government formation event occurred on 23 January in Ireland?
Coalition government formed
What is a significant feature of STV as a proportional system?
No single party can form a government on its own
How did the Irish general election in 2020 impact the government’s response to COVID?
It led to a ‘caretaker government’ being in place for several months
What is a major advantage of FPTP regarding election outcomes?
Produces quick and clear outcomes
What was Labour’s seat majority in the recent election?
174 seat majority
What is the significance of the whipping system in FPTP?
Ensures legislation is passed reliably
What happened to 7 Labour MPs shortly after the election?
Suspended for defying the whip
What percentage of the vote did the Lib Dems win in the 2024 election?
12.2% of the vote
What is the average vote share for an MP elected in 2024?
42.4%
Fill in the blank: FPTP allows candidates to win without ______ support.
majority
What is the effect of the winners bonus in FPTP?
Disadvantages minor parties
How many MPs are elected with less than 50% of the vote?
85% of MPs
What is the proposed electoral change for Wales in 2026?
Adopting the closed list system
What is the D’Hondt method used for in the closed list system?
Distributing seats proportionally
What is a key implication of the closed list system?
Removes two-tier representation
What was the last election where the closed list system was used?
2019 European Election
What percentage of the vote did the Brexit Party receive in the 2019 European Election?
30% of the vote
True or False: The closed list system allows voters to choose individual candidates.
False
What percentage of the vote did Labour receive in the 2019 European Election?
13.5% of the vote
What was the main criticism of FPTP regarding representation?
MPs do not genuinely represent their constituencies
