Democracy and the British State · Constitutional Foundations

Elections and Voting Systems

A critical look at the First Past the Post system and alternative methods of representation.

Key Questions

  1. 1What would a truly representative parliament look like?
  2. 2Who should decide which voting system a country uses?
  3. 3What rights are in tension when choosing between stability and proportionality?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - Voting and ElectionsKS3: Citizenship - Democracy and Government
Year: Year 8
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Democracy and the British State
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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