What is the name given to the electoral system used to elect MSPs to the Scottish Parliament?
First Past the Post
The Additional Member System
Single Transferable Vote
How many constituency MSPs are there?
56
73
129
How many regional or list MSPs are there?
Which of the following is one advantage of the Additional Member System?
Voters have more choice when they go to vote and have more than one MSP who can represent them.
It is a very simple system
Stronger majority governments are more likely
Which of the following statements best describes AMS?
AMS is a non-proportional representation electoral system
AMS is the most proportional electoral system
AMS is not the most proportional electoral system
What is the name given to electoral system used to elect local government (councils) in Scotland?
First Past The Post
Additional Member System
What is the purpose of the second vote in the Additional Member System (AMS) for the Scottish Parliament?
To select individual candidates for constituencies.
To determine the overall voter turnout.
To elect regional MSPs by choosing a political party.
What is considered one of the disadvantage of the Additional Member System (AMS) in the Scottish Parliament elections?
The election process is too easy
A coalition governments is less likely
Political parties determine the order of candidates.
What is one advantage of the Single Transferable Vote?
The result is highly proportional
It is a very simple electoral system
It encourages tactical voting
What is one disadvantage of the Single Transferable Vote?
Councillors from a greater range of parties are likely to be elected
Voters have more than one councillor to represent them which could be confusing