First Past the Post electoral system: Difference between revisions

It is argued that, because first-past-the-post is more likely to produce a simple majority for one party, this produces a stronger government. When difficult decisions or strong leadership are required for the good of the voters, a government is not distracted by the constant need to negotiate within the legislature. In addition, the need to govern leads to coalitions, which may give disproportionate power to a party with limited popular support, simply because the largest party sees them as "enemies of their enemies". In the UK, arguments for first-past-the-post often look to [[Politics of Italy|Italy]] where the frequent government changeovers are presented as undesirable. This is not just a matter for the elections of parliament but for [[Government formation]].