Electoral Systems and Representation

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What is a disadvantage of smaller assemblies with few seats for the top-up elements?

Reduced chances for constituency members to be elected

Enhanced legitimacy of the second category

Less representation for smaller parties (correct)

Increased representation for minority groups

In the 2021 Senedd election, what percentage of the constituency votes did the Green Party win?

1.6% (correct)

3.2%

2.5%

4.4%

What does a closed list system in elections entail?

Candidates are ranked by party leadership on a list (correct)

Candidates are elected directly by the public

Candidates are not affiliated with any party

Random selection of candidates by party leadership

Why does a closed list system give party leadership great power?

To limit the chances of dissident members being elected Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential advantage of using zipping in closed list systems?

Promoting alternating male and female candidates Signup and view all the answers

Why does AMS (Additional Member System) tend to lead to minority and coalition governments?

As it combines elements of proportional representation and first-past-the-post Signup and view all the answers

How did the 'top up' party list element in the Scottish Parliament election of 1999 correct the disproportionality of FPTP?

By awarding the Conservative Party 18 additional member seats despite winning 15.6% of the vote. Signup and view all the answers

In the 1997 UK Parliament election, how many seats did the Conservative Party win despite receiving 17.5% of the vote?

0 seats Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of the constituency element in an electoral system like FPTP?

It maintains a strong MP-constituency link. Signup and view all the answers

Why can voters under a proportional representation system vote for a 'split-ticket'?

To allow voting for different parties for a representative and a top-up vote. Signup and view all the answers

Which prediction about proportional representation has NOT been fulfilled according to the text?

Proportional representation leads to frequent changes of government. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy does the Green Party intentionally employ in Scottish Parliament elections to benefit from the top-up element?

Standing few constituency candidates. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system?

Its disproportionate representation Signup and view all the answers

Which parliamentary election in the UK had the highest turnout according to the text?

2019 UK Parliament election Signup and view all the answers

What electoral system has the strongest link between the representative and the represented according to the text?

FPTP Signup and view all the answers

Which system encourages parties to focus on key marginal seats at the expense of others?

FPTP Signup and view all the answers

Why do candidates under the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system have to work harder for votes according to the text?

Absence of safe seats Signup and view all the answers

Which system has relatively larger constituencies, leading to a slightly weaker link between representatives and constituents?

AMS Signup and view all the answers