From votes to power
From votes to power

An electoral system is the set of rules that turns votes into seats or offices. A party system is the pattern of competition between parties, such as two-party or multi-party politics.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Politics Electoral and party systems. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with UK government and political participation before moving on to the more abstract political ideologies and comparative/international content, which carry the heaviest evaluative demand.