Lesson 1.3.1

1.3.1 Different electoral systems: FPTP, AMS, STV and CPLS Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 1

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. Which electoral system is used for UK general elections?

    • Single Transferable Vote
    • Closed list system
    • First-past-the-post
    • Additional Member System

  2. Which electoral system is used for elections to the Scottish Parliament and Senedd?

    • Additional Member System
    • Alternative Vote
    • Single Transferable Vote
    • First-past-the-post

  3. Which electoral system is used for Northern Ireland Assembly elections?

    • Closed list system
    • First-past-the-post
    • Single Transferable Vote
    • Additional Member System

  4. What is a major advantage often claimed for First-past-the-post?

    • Coalition stability
    • Strong single-party government
    • High proportional representation
    • Multiple vote transfers

  5. What main criticism is frequently made against First-past-the-post?

    • Unstable minority rule
    • Complex ballot papers
    • Disproportionate election results
    • High coalition frequency

  6. What key advantage does the Single Transferable Vote offer to electors?

    • Strong executive majorities
    • Single-member accountability
    • Fewer wasted votes
    • Simple ballot choices

  7. What is a major disadvantage of the Closed Proportional List system?

    • No proportional seats
    • High coalition risk
    • Excessive ballot length
    • No candidate choice

  8. Which two seat types are combined under the Additional Member System?

    • Primary and secondary
    • Constituency and regional
    • National and local
    • Hereditary and elected

  9. Which electoral system allocates seats almost exactly in line with national vote share?

    • Supplementary Vote
    • Alternative Vote
    • First-past-the-post
    • Closed Proportional List

  10. Under AMS, how do list seats affect a party with few constituency seats?

    • Reduces total seats
    • Causes a re-vote
    • Disqualifies candidates
    • Increases proportionality

  11. Which voting system reduces wasted votes by allowing preference transfers?

    • First-Past-the-Post
    • Closed List
    • Supplementary Vote
    • Single Transferable Vote

  12. Which outcome under First-Past-the-Post demonstrates disproportionality?

    • Coalition government
    • High voter turnout
    • Unearned seat majority
    • Equal seat distribution

  13. Which electoral system is used for elections to the Welsh Senedd?

    • Single Transferable Vote
    • Closed List
    • First-Past-the-Post
    • Additional Member System

  14. Which electoral system was used for European Parliament elections in Great Britain?

    • Single Transferable Vote
    • Alternative Vote
    • First-Past-the-Post
    • Closed Proportional List

  15. What is a commonly cited disadvantage of the Additional Member System?

    • Single-party dominance
    • Lack of choice
    • Two-tier representatives
    • High wasted votes

  16. Which electoral system is most likely to produce a multi-party legislature?

    • Closed Proportional List
    • Supplementary Vote
    • Two-Round System
    • First-Past-the-Post

  17. Under STV, what happens when a voter's first-choice candidate is eliminated?

    • Becomes invalid
    • Triggers a recount
    • Transfers next preference
    • Counts for winner

  18. Which electoral system is used for elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly?

    • Single Transferable Vote
    • Additional Member System
    • Closed List
    • First-Past-the-Post

  19. How does First-Past-the-Post affect parties with geographically spread support?

    • Under-represents them
    • Over-represents them
    • Guarantees majority seats
    • Gives proportional representation

  20. What is a main disadvantage of the Single Transferable Vote system?

    • Complex counting process
    • High wasted votes
    • Single-party dominance
    • Unearned majorities

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