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This page provides an overview of the functions of elections and electoral systems, as well as the main types of electoral systems used in various contexts.
Functions of Elections and Electoral Systems:
Highlight: Electoral systems play a crucial role in democratic societies by translating votes into representation and power.
Types of Electoral Systems:
Example: The UK General Elections use the First Past the Post system, while the Scottish Parliament uses the Additional Member System , a hybrid system.
The page then focuses on the First Past the Post system, which is used in UK General Elections. It outlines the basic principles of FPTP and discusses its advantages and disadvantages.
Definition: First Past the Post is a simple electoral system where voters choose a single candidate to represent their constituency, and the candidate with the most votes wins the seat, regardless of the proportion of votes received.
Advantages of FPTP:
Highlight: FPTP tends to produce an outright winner, providing a clear mandate and increasing legislative powers.
Disadvantages of FPTP:
Example: In the 2015 UK General Election, UKIP won over 12% of the votes but only secured one seat, highlighting the disproportionality of the FPTP system.
This page delves into the concepts of safe seats and marginal seats within the First Past the Post electoral system, explaining their implications for voter behavior and political representation.
Safe Seats:
Definition: A safe seat is a constituency where a particular party has such a strong historical voting pattern that it is highly unlikely to change hands in an election.
Effects of Safe Seats:
Marginal Seats:
Highlight: In the 2019 UK General Election, an estimated 77.6% of votes were considered "wasted" due to the FPTP system and the prevalence of safe seats.
Implications of Marginal Seats:
Definition: Tactical voting occurs when voters choose a candidate or party that is not their first preference in order to prevent a less desirable outcome.
The page emphasizes how the FPTP system creates disparities in the value of votes across different constituencies, potentially undermining the principle of equal representation.
This page explains the Additional Member System , a hybrid electoral system that combines elements of First Past the Post with proportional representation.
Key Features of AMS:
Definition: The Additional Member System is a mixed electoral system that aims to achieve a balance between local representation and overall proportionality.
Structure of AMS in Scotland:
Advantages of AMS:
Highlight: AMS is designed as a compromise, aiming to make the system partly proportional while maintaining some benefits of FPTP.
Disadvantages of AMS:
Example: In the Scottish Parliament, some elected representatives have a specific constituency to look after, while others do not have constituency responsibilities.
The page concludes by noting that while AMS increases proportionality and legitimacy, it also introduces complexities and potential issues with accountability.
This final page covers two additional electoral systems: the Single Transferable Vote and the Supplementary Vote .
Single Transferable Vote :
Advantages of STV:
Highlight: STV is considered one of the most proportional electoral systems, aiming to closely match seats to votes cast.
Disadvantages of STV:
Supplementary Vote :
Definition: The Supplementary Vote is a majoritarian system designed to ensure the winning candidate has broad support.
The page briefly outlines the SV system but does not provide detailed advantages or disadvantages.
Example: The Supplementary Vote system is used to elect the Mayor of London, allowing voters to express a first and second preference.
This concluding page highlights the diversity of electoral systems used within the UK, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses in terms of representation, proportionality, and voter engagement.
This page serves as the title page for the document on electoral systems. It introduces the topic that will be discussed in detail in the following pages.
Definition: Electoral systems are the methods used to conduct elections and determine the allocation of seats or positions based on the votes cast.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
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Electoral Systems: An Overview of Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages
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This page provides an overview of the functions of elections and electoral systems, as well as the main types of electoral systems used in various contexts.
Functions of Elections and Electoral Systems:
Highlight: Electoral systems play a crucial role in democratic societies by translating votes into representation and power.
Types of Electoral Systems:
Example: The UK General Elections use the First Past the Post system, while the Scottish Parliament uses the Additional Member System , a hybrid system.
The page then focuses on the First Past the Post system, which is used in UK General Elections. It outlines the basic principles of FPTP and discusses its advantages and disadvantages.
Definition: First Past the Post is a simple electoral system where voters choose a single candidate to represent their constituency, and the candidate with the most votes wins the seat, regardless of the proportion of votes received.
Advantages of FPTP:
Highlight: FPTP tends to produce an outright winner, providing a clear mandate and increasing legislative powers.
Disadvantages of FPTP:
Example: In the 2015 UK General Election, UKIP won over 12% of the votes but only secured one seat, highlighting the disproportionality of the FPTP system.
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This page delves into the concepts of safe seats and marginal seats within the First Past the Post electoral system, explaining their implications for voter behavior and political representation.
Safe Seats:
Definition: A safe seat is a constituency where a particular party has such a strong historical voting pattern that it is highly unlikely to change hands in an election.
Effects of Safe Seats:
Marginal Seats:
Highlight: In the 2019 UK General Election, an estimated 77.6% of votes were considered "wasted" due to the FPTP system and the prevalence of safe seats.
Implications of Marginal Seats:
Definition: Tactical voting occurs when voters choose a candidate or party that is not their first preference in order to prevent a less desirable outcome.
The page emphasizes how the FPTP system creates disparities in the value of votes across different constituencies, potentially undermining the principle of equal representation.
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This page explains the Additional Member System , a hybrid electoral system that combines elements of First Past the Post with proportional representation.
Key Features of AMS:
Definition: The Additional Member System is a mixed electoral system that aims to achieve a balance between local representation and overall proportionality.
Structure of AMS in Scotland:
Advantages of AMS:
Highlight: AMS is designed as a compromise, aiming to make the system partly proportional while maintaining some benefits of FPTP.
Disadvantages of AMS:
Example: In the Scottish Parliament, some elected representatives have a specific constituency to look after, while others do not have constituency responsibilities.
The page concludes by noting that while AMS increases proportionality and legitimacy, it also introduces complexities and potential issues with accountability.
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This final page covers two additional electoral systems: the Single Transferable Vote and the Supplementary Vote .
Single Transferable Vote :
Advantages of STV:
Highlight: STV is considered one of the most proportional electoral systems, aiming to closely match seats to votes cast.
Disadvantages of STV:
Supplementary Vote :
Definition: The Supplementary Vote is a majoritarian system designed to ensure the winning candidate has broad support.
The page briefly outlines the SV system but does not provide detailed advantages or disadvantages.
Example: The Supplementary Vote system is used to elect the Mayor of London, allowing voters to express a first and second preference.
This concluding page highlights the diversity of electoral systems used within the UK, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses in terms of representation, proportionality, and voter engagement.
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This page serves as the title page for the document on electoral systems. It introduces the topic that will be discussed in detail in the following pages.
Definition: Electoral systems are the methods used to conduct elections and determine the allocation of seats or positions based on the votes cast.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user