THE ELECTORAL PROCESS
P3 – EXPLAIN THE ELECTORAL PROCESSES USED IN THE UK.
M2 – COMPARE THE ELECTORAL PROCESS USED AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE
UK.
, WHO IS ENTITLED TO STAND FOR ELECTION &
THE CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS.
Who is entitled to stand for election?
There are many specifications in place in order to be able to stand for election. These include being over the age of 18 an
be British, part of the commonwealth or Republic of Ireland. In order to be able to stand for election you must be nomin
registered electors who are willing to say you would be a good MP. You must also have authorisation from the party wh
looking to be apart of or become an independent. The final part to being able to stand for election is a £500 deposit w
refundable if you do not get elected.
Candidate selection process –
While being considered to run for a local MP, it is compulsory for them to do a background check to make sure you do
rough history as it will reflect poorly on them in parliament. You will not be considered, even to stand, if you are serving
months and/ or bankrupt. Part of the candidate selection process also includes a paper sift of their CV and application for
also put you through a weekend of aptitude tests to make sure that you have the knowledge and capabilities for the positio
Influence of party systems on the election –
The party in power has the power to call a general election anytime within the 5 years of them being in charge. To gain m
votes they may reduce taxes before hand and the major parties will have funds to support candidates.
What is a representative?
A legislative assembly or deliberative body consisting of people chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group.
P3 – EXPLAIN THE ELECTORAL PROCESSES USED IN THE UK.
M2 – COMPARE THE ELECTORAL PROCESS USED AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE
UK.
, WHO IS ENTITLED TO STAND FOR ELECTION &
THE CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS.
Who is entitled to stand for election?
There are many specifications in place in order to be able to stand for election. These include being over the age of 18 an
be British, part of the commonwealth or Republic of Ireland. In order to be able to stand for election you must be nomin
registered electors who are willing to say you would be a good MP. You must also have authorisation from the party wh
looking to be apart of or become an independent. The final part to being able to stand for election is a £500 deposit w
refundable if you do not get elected.
Candidate selection process –
While being considered to run for a local MP, it is compulsory for them to do a background check to make sure you do
rough history as it will reflect poorly on them in parliament. You will not be considered, even to stand, if you are serving
months and/ or bankrupt. Part of the candidate selection process also includes a paper sift of their CV and application for
also put you through a weekend of aptitude tests to make sure that you have the knowledge and capabilities for the positio
Influence of party systems on the election –
The party in power has the power to call a general election anytime within the 5 years of them being in charge. To gain m
votes they may reduce taxes before hand and the major parties will have funds to support candidates.
What is a representative?
A legislative assembly or deliberative body consisting of people chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group.
