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Politics - The system for electing MPs to the House of Commons is called First-Past-The-Post.
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James Collinson L6 12 Politics Homework 1. The system for electing MPs to the House of Commons is called First-Past-The-Post. The country is split into 659 constituencies each of which is represented by a Member of Parliament or an MP. Each person in the UK gets one vote, which they use to choose which candidate will represent their constituency in parliament. In order to vote you simply put an 'X' next to the name of the candidate you support. The candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether he or she has more than 50% support or a majority. Once members have been individually elected, the party with the most seats in Parliament, regardless of whether or not it has a majority across the country normally becomes the next government. This system ensures means that the person with the most seats gets into power. 2. The turnout for the 2001 general election...
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