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Rose Szarowicz 8th Dec 03 The Plurality System This system is called first past the post, and has been used in the UK for centuries. The system has lasted so long in the UK because it has many advantages over other systems available. The system almost always produces a single party government. George Foulkes, a labour MP argued that the government in power is at least making decisions on behalf of the largest majority, whereas with PR, there is an imbalance of power as government decisions are in the hands of small minorities. In 2001 the Labour party had 42% of the vote, and won 2/3rd of the seats, due to them having a majority over other parties. Although this seems not completely fair, it provides them with mandate; a right to govern and rule the whole country. This also makes it a strong government, as they do not have to form...

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