Electoral Systems Quiz

How many constituencies are there at present in the UK at a General Election (Westminster)?

True or False: proportional representation is an umbrella term for a range of non-majoritarian electoral systems

True or False: a plurality system is an electoral system in which the candidate who polls more votes than any other candidate is elected

True or False: a majoritarian system is an electoral system where the candidate with the most votes takes the seat using the winner-takes-all principle.

True or False: a benefit of a proportional representative electoral system is that it creates a strong government

True or False: using proportional representative electoral systems helps to create multi-party systems

Which referendum held in 2014 asked voters whether they wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom?

Name 3 Referendums that have happened in the UK in the last 30 years

True or False: Referendums are useful for subjects that are complex

What percentage of people voted YES in the Referendum on the creation of the Welsh Assembly?