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Election Definition
A process where citizens are given the opportunity to choose someone to represent them in government
Electoral System Definition
A system that converts votes to seats or determines the winner in an election
Electoral Manifesto Definition
A list produced by a political party in the run up to an election that lets voters know what policies the party will implement if it gets into power
Electoral Mandate Types
Mandate of the manifesto
Doctor’s mandate
Mandate Of The Manifesto
Definiton
The democractic authority given by an election to the winning party to implement its manifesto promises
Doctor’s Mandate Definition
The democratic authority to deal with whatever emergencies arise, to pass legislation which is not on the manifesto to deal with the changing times
Functions of Elections
Select representatives
Choose governments
Uphold legitimacy
Government accountability
Uphold democracy
Influence over policy
Functions of Election Systems
Proportionality and a fair result
Vote value
Promoting participation and turnout
Strong and accountable government
Local links
Power of the party
Party choice and representation
Comprehensability and transparency
Proportionality and a Fair Result Definition
The proportion of seats won should correspond to the overall percentage of the vote
Vote Value Definition
All votes are equally important in determining the final outcome of an election, none are wasted and no voter should feel that their vote is pointless
Promoting Participation and Turnout Definition
Electoral systems should incentivise high levels or turnout and participation, mostly by making voters feel that their vote counts
Strong and Accountable Government Definition
Voters should feel that the government is able to deliver on their promises as well as that they can directly punish or reward a PM and their party
Local Links Definition
MPs represent a specific region or area, enabling voters to bring grievances and concerns directly to their elected representative
Power of the Party Definition
Many voters might want an electoral system that allows them to choose between different candidates from the same party, preventing too much power being given centrally
Party Choice and Representation Definition
The electoral system should encourage and enable a broad range of parties to stand in elections
Comprehensability and Transparency Definition
The system is easy for the public to understand and produces clear results
Proportional Electoral System Definition
Calculates the number of MPs or elected representatives by the actual number of votes each party recieves
Majoritarian Electoral System Definition
The candidate with the highest number of votes in each constituency is elected - winner takes all
Make Votes Matter Goals
Replace First Past the Post with a proportional representation system
Make Votes Matter Backing
Many political figures and groups
Electoral Reform Society Goals
use STV system
to have more trust in the democratic system
Electoral Reform Society Backing
Small board of members