Electoral Systems
Debates on why different electoral systems are used in the UK.The function of elections
Different electoral systems.
· First Past the Post (FPTP),
Supplementary Vote (SV).
The advantages and disadvantages of Electoral Reform
(click on links above for evaluation of each system).
Different Voting Systems used in the UK
Evaluation of why different voting systems are used in the UK
Key Terms:
Safe seat
Marginal seat
Minority government Coalition government
Summary of the main strengths and weaknesses of voting systems
Case study: The British Columbia Electoral Reform Referendum
· How referendums have been used in the UK and their impact on UK political life since 1997.