Electorate (not complete)

Define FPTP

First past the post (FPTP) is a simple plurality system where the candidate with the most votes is elected, doesn't need a certain majority, from 650 constituencies, allowing the party with the most seats to form a government.

FPTP Advantages

FPTP leads to a strong govt with clear mandates, allowing voters to choose their preferred party. In 1997, Tony Blair implemented constitutional reforms after a victory hat secured Labour 418 seats. FPTP provides strong representation in the UK, with small constituencies having a single MP. FPTP simple for voters to understand as the winning party wins with the most seats.

FPTP Disadvantages

FPTP is a proportional system where votes do not translate into seats, favoring parties with concentrated support. In 2015, the SNP's 1.4 million votes translated into 56 seats, while UKIP's 3.8 million votes translated into 1 seat\n\n\n. Limited choice for voters in FPTP results in many seats being safe, making it difficult for other parties to win. Theresa May’s constituency, Maidenhead, is a safe seat with the Conservatives winning over 60% of the vote in 2017, and people voting for other parties may feel that their vote is wasted.\n\n\nFPTP often results in a government with a minority of the popular vote (less than 50 percent), weakening its mandate and unrepresentative of the people as a whole.

Define STV

The Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, used in NI, divides a country into multi–member constituencies, with candidates ranked in preference. A quota is required for election, calculated by dividing total votes by the number of seats contested. If no candidate reaches the quota, second preferences are redistributed.

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