Elections and Referendums Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a majoritarian electoral system?
A
A system where the candidate with the most votes wins (e.g., FPTP).
2
Q
What is a proportional electoral system?
A
A system where seats reflect vote share (e.g., STV or AMS).
3
Q
Why was the 1997 election important?
A
Labour landslide under Blair, after 18 years of Conservative rule.
4
Q
What factors affect voting behaviour?
A
Leadership, media, manifesto promises, social class, and region.
5
Q
What is the function of a referendum?
A
A public vote on a single issue, e.g., Brexit (2016).
