Electoral Systems

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A majoritarian electoral system which is used to elect mayors and police commissioners
Supplementary vote
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The electoral system which is used in UK General Elections
First Past The Post
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In 2011 there was a referendum on whether to introduce this electoral system.
Alternative Vote
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The voting system which is used in the Northern Ireland Parliament and local elections in Scotland.
Single Transferable Vote
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An advantage of STV
Proportional Outcomes
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An example of a mixed electoral system
Additional Member System
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The disadvantage of the FPTP system is that candidates are not required to have a [……..] to win.
Majority
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The type of constituencies that STV is used within.
Multi Member
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A method which is often used to increase gender representation when creating a party list.
Zipping
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The name of the seat that are won by only a tiny margin of vote, usually 10% or less, and change hands often.
Marginal
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The electoral system which is used in UK General Elections

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First Past The Post

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In 2011 there was a referendum on whether to introduce this electoral system.

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Card 4

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The voting system which is used in the Northern Ireland Parliament and local elections in Scotland.

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Card 5

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An advantage of STV

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