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Justice, Law, and the Citizen · Spring Term

Impact of FPTP on UK Politics

Examine the specific effects of the First Past the Post system on UK elections, party politics, and voter turnout.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how FPTP can lead to disproportionate election results.
  2. Analyze the impact of FPTP on the formation of governments and coalition politics.
  3. Critique the arguments for and against retaining FPTP in the UK.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Citizenship - Voting Systems and ElectionsGCSE: Citizenship - Political Parties
Year: Year 11
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Justice, Law, and the Citizen
Period: Spring Term

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