Exam 11: The Electoral System

Under the powers provided by the Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act 2000, which of the following was the only area to establish a Boundary Commission?

The Election Court is comprised of judges from which court?

In the case of R (ProLife Alliance) v BBC (2003) the House of Lords held that the BBC was entitled to refuse an election broadcast if it would be offensive to public feeling.

Outline the stages which led to women achieving equal voting rights.

Giving reasons for your answer, do you agree with the ban on allowing prisoners to vote?

Under the current simple majority system, how many seats does a party need in the UK Parliament to gain a majority?

Which of the following are disqualified from election to the Commons?

A person can be eligible to vote in more than one constituency.

In a vote of no confidence, greater than what proportion of the number of seats must vote in favour?

Where does the European Convention on Human Rights enshrine the right to fair elections?

In the UK registered political parties are eligible for State funding.

In the case of Hirst v UK (2004) the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the blanket ban on giving prisoners the vote was unlawful.

With reference to key cases, evaluate the courts' approach to election expenditure.

Which of the following are roles of the Electoral Commission?

Evaluate why the courts are reluctant to challenge the power of the Boundaries Commission.

What changes to the number of UK constituencies does the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011 make?

Evaluate and compare the advantages and disadvantages of the simple majority system and proportionally representative systems.

Which of the following does the Election Court have the power to do?

What is the maximum potential custodial sentence for an individual found guilty of applying for another's postal vote with the intention of stealing the vote?

Which of the following are NOT allowed to vote in General and By-Elections?