Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   326
B)   346
C)   365
D)   385E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

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

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The simple majority system and proportio...

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   6 months
B)   1 year
C)   2 years
D)   3 yearsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Protocol 1
B)   Protocol 2
C)   Protocol 3
D)   Protocol 4E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Two-thirds
B)   Three-fifths
C)   Three-quarters
D)   HalfE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The courts are reluctant to challenge th...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Members of the clergy
B)   Civil Servants
C)   Members of the police force
D)   Members of the regular armed forcesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Those under 18
B)   Former members of the House of Lords
C)   Mental patients detained under statutory authority
D)   Convicted prisoners in detentionE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following are roles of the Electoral Commission?

Accepted Answer

A)   Review the redistribution of seats at parliamentary elections
B)   Regulate political advertising
C)   Promote public awareness about electoral systems
D)   Review the registration of political partiesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

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

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The stages which led to women achieving ...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

I agree with the ban on allowing prisone...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Reduces them from 650 to 550
B)   Increases them from 600 to 650
C)   Reduces them from 650 to 600
D)   Increases them from 550 to 600E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The courts' approach to election expendi...

Question 18

The Election Court is comprised of judges from which court?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Crown Court
B)   The High Court
C)   The Court of Appeal
D)   The Supreme CourtE) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Set the limits of election expenditure
B)   Define constituency boundaries
C)   Order a fresh election
D)   Declare corrupt practicesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   England
B)   Northern Ireland
C)   Scotland
D)   WalesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above A

Exam 11: The Electoral System

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following are roles of the Electoral Commission?

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

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

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

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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.

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

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The Election Court is comprised of judges from which court?

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

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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?

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