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Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the British Electoral System as used inThe General Election
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Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the British Electoral System as used in The General Election For many, many years, the first past the post electoral system has been used in Britain. Since it has been used for so long, it should surely mean that it is a success? This is not necessarily true, as over the past few years criticism of the system has been growing and a search for an alternative been started. The main concern about the system is that it is not fair. It is possible for a party, who gain few votes, to get a huge majority of seats. For example, in the 2001 elections, in Colchester the liberal democrats won 2 more seats than the conservatives, despite the fact that the conservatives got 39.5% of the vote and the Liberal democrats got just 34.5% Also in Croydon, for the third election in a row, the wrong party has won. In...
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