first-past-the-post (UK, Canada)
GPTKB entity
Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:constitutional_law
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| gptkbp:advantage |
simplicity
clear winner minority rule possible two-party dominance |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:FPTP
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| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
proportional representation
|
| gptkbp:criticizedFor |
wasted votes
disproportional representation encouraging tactical voting |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
first-past-the-post (UK, Canada)
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| gptkbp:method |
plurality voting
|
| gptkbp:numberOfWinnersPerDistrict |
one
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
single-member district
plurality system |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
gptkb:House_of_Commons_elections_(Canada)
gptkb:House_of_Commons_elections_(UK) parliamentary elections |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:winner |
most votes in a constituency
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:House_of_Commons_constituencies
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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