Electoral Systems- Impact Of Electoral Systems On Voter Choice

Question 1

Different electoral systems you should know

Answer 1

First-past-the-post

Supplementary vote

Single transferable vote

Additional member system

Question 2

FPTP effect on voter choice

Answer 2

Voters choose one candidate only.

Question 3

Supplementary vote effect on voter choice

Answer 3

Voters have a first and second preference.

Question 4

STV effect on voter choice

Answer 4

Voters rank candidates in order of preference (1, 2, 3 etc.).

Question 5

AMS effect on voter choice

Answer 5

Voters have two votes, one for a candidate to represent their constituency and one for a political party.

Question 6

FPTP- where is it used ?

Answer 6

UK general elections

Question 7

Supplementary vote- where is it used ?

Answer 7

London mayoral election

Question 8

STV - where is it used ?

Answer 8

Northern Ireland Assembly and Scottish local elections

Question 9

AMS - where is it used ?

Answer 9

Scottish and Welsh Parliamentary and Greater London Authority elections