UK general elections use first-past-the-post: candidate with most votes wins
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What voting system is used in UK general elections?
Proportional representation
First-past-the-post
Single transferable vote
Two-round system
Explanation
UK general elections use first-past-the-post (FPTP), where the candidate with the most votes in each constituency wins. Proportional representation is used in devolved elections. STV is used in Northern Ireland Assembly elections.
Which political party is sometimes known as the "Tories"?
The Labour Party
The Liberal Democrats
The Conservative Party
The Green Party
Explanation
The Conservative Party is informally known as the "Tories," a historical nickname. Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and the Green Party have different names and traditions.
Which political party operates specifically in Scotland?
Plaid Cymru
The Scottish National Party (SNP)
Sinn Féin
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
Explanation
The SNP operates specifically in Scotland. Plaid Cymru is the Party of Wales. Sinn Féin and the DUP operate in Northern Ireland.
Plaid Cymru is a political party representing which nation?
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales
England
Explanation
Plaid Cymru (the Party of Wales) represents Wales. The SNP represents Scotland. The DUP and Sinn Féin represent Northern Ireland.
In first-past-the-post, does a candidate need more than 50% of votes to win?
Yes, they must get more than half the votes
No, they just need the most votes, even if less than 50%
Yes, or a second round is held
They need exactly 50% plus one vote
Explanation
In first-past-the-post, the candidate with the most votes wins, even without a majority. There is no second round. A candidate could win with 30% if the other candidates each get less.