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Test yourself on the different types of electoral systems and voting behaviour in the UK

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Election quiz

Question 1 of 10

1

Which voting system is used for a UK general election?

Select one of the following:

  • First pass the post

  • Alternative vote

  • supplementary vote

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

In which type of vote do voters have two votes for both MP and party?

Select one of the following:

  • AV

  • First pass the post

  • Additional member system

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Where is the list system used?

Select one of the following:

  • London assembly

  • European Parliament

  • Welsh Assembly

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

What type of elections are held every 4 years?

Select one of the following:

  • General elections

  • European elections

  • By-elections

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Which voting system is used for the election of London mayor?

Select one of the following:

  • Supplementary vote

  • Alternative vote

  • List sytem

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

A referendum for what took place n 2011?

Select one of the following:

  • Scottish independence

  • House of lords reform

  • AV vote

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

which of these factors led to a gain in Liberal democrat support in 2010?

Select one of the following:

  • Ethnicity

  • Gender

  • Age

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Which newspaper typically supports the Conservatives and influences voting behaviour?

Select one of the following:

  • The Mirror

  • The Herald

  • The Times

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Which of these elections can happen when an MP dies?

Select one of the following:

  • General Election

  • Referendum

  • By-election

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which voting system is used in Scotland?

Select one of the following:

  • Supplementary vote

  • Single Transferrable vote

  • First pass the post

Explanation