Voting

Question 1

point

Answer 1

Another way which citizens can influence the Government’s decision making is by voting in an election.

Question 2

explain

Answer 2

UK Parliamentary elections must happen at least every 5 years and most people over the age of 18 can vote to elect their MP in their local constituency.

Question 3

example

Answer 3

For example, in the 2024 General Election 60% of the eligible voting population turned out to vote.

Question 4

rebuttal

Answer 4

However, voting can be less effective under the first past the post system.

Question 5

rebuttal explain

Answer 5

As this is a simple majority system, it produces disproportionate results with parties winning a much larger seat share than their vote share.

Question 6

rebuttal example

Answer 6

For example, in the 2024 general election, Labour had a seat share of 63% but a vote share of only 34%.

Question 7

link

Answer 7

Therefore although voting in the election means individuals can share their views on matters, it can become ineffective under certain systems as the results can be disproportionate.