Electoral Systems

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Kaleb Homer

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What is the structure of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
18 constituencies, each returning 5 members
How does STV enhance local governance in Scottish Councils?
It has been implemented for local government elections since 2007
What does STV ensure in terms of proportional representation?
Distribution of seats aligns with vote share
What advantage does STV provide regarding voter choice?
Voters can rank candidates for greater choice
What type of constituencies does STV use?
Multi-member constituencies
How do voters express their preferences in STV?
By ranking candidates in order of preference
What formula is used to calculate the quota in STV?
The Droop formula
What happens to surplus votes in STV?
They are redistributed to next preferences
What is a key advantage of having multiple representatives in constituencies?
It ensures diverse support and accountability
How does STV promote power-sharing in Northern Ireland?
By ensuring representation from both communities
What percentage of councils in Scotland were under no overall control as of 2022?
94%
What is a disadvantage of the complexity of the STV system?
It can confuse voters and reduce transparency
Why is the counting process in STV considered time-consuming?
It involves multiple rounds of counting
What political issue persists in Northern Ireland despite STV's power-sharing?
Deep-seated divisions remain unresolved
What trend has been observed regarding political parties in Northern Ireland?
More extreme parties have gained prominence
How does STV differ from FPTP in terms of voting method?
STV allows ranked preferences, FPTP does not
What is a consequence of wasted votes in FPTP?
Many votes are wasted on losing candidates
What type of governments does STV often lead to?
Coalition governments
What is a potential drawback of coalition governments under STV?
They may be less stable than single-party governments
What is the structure of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
18 constituencies, each returning 5 members
How does STV enhance local governance in Scottish Councils?
By implementing proportional representation since 2007
What does STV ensure regarding proportional representation?
Seats align closely with vote share
How does STV provide high voter choice?
Voters can rank candidates in order of preference
What type of constituencies does STV use?
Multi-member constituencies
Why is ranking candidates important in STV?
It is crucial for the redistribution of votes
What formula is used to calculate the quota in STV?
The Droop formula
What happens to surplus votes in STV?
They are redistributed to next preferences
How does STV enhance local representation?
By allowing multiple representatives in constituencies
How does STV promote conflict resolution in Northern Ireland?
By ensuring representation from both unionist and nationalist communities
What percentage of councils in Scotland were under no overall control as of 2022?
94%
What is a disadvantage of STV regarding complexity?
Surplus vote redistribution can confuse voters
What is a consequence of the time-consuming counting process in STV?
It can delay results and create uncertainty
What political issue persists in Northern Ireland despite STV's power-sharing?
Deep-seated divisions remain unresolved
How does STV differ from FPTP in voting method?
STV allows ranked preferences, FPTP does not
What trend has been observed regarding political parties in Northern Ireland?
More extreme parties have gained prominence
How does STV minimize wasted votes?
By redistributing preferences after counting
What type of governments does STV often lead to?
Coalition governments
What is a potential drawback of coalition governments under STV?
They may be less stable than single-party governments
What is a key characteristic of single-party governments under FPTP?
They typically have strong mandates
What is the First Past the Post (FPTP) system?
A simple plurality electoral system