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In a UK general election what percentage of the vote do you need to avoid losing your deposit?
5%
What is the definition for General Election?
United KingdomA 'General Election' can refer to a Westminster Parliamentary Election, held in the UK, where electors can vote for the Government they would like to govern the country.
Can you vote in England if in prison?
No, if you are in UK Jail at the time of any UK election you can not vote.
When did 18 year olds get the vote in the UK?
18 year olds got the vote in the UK in 1969 with the passing of the Representation of the People Act 1969. It came into effect for the 1970 general election.
Does the UK use First-past-the-post voting in general elections?
Yes we do for general election. There was a referendum in 2011 to change to the Alternative vote system, but this was defeated.
What type of government is in place in the UK?
The type pf government that is in place in the UK is a coalition government. This is a combination of two political parties as there was not a majority vote in the general election.
Are Irish nationals allowed to vote in general elections of Great Britain?
Yes, Irish citizens living in the UK have exactly the same rights to vote and stand for election as British citizens.
What is the punishment if Iwont bother to vote in UK?
You are not forced to vote in any UK national or local election, referendum, etc.
Where will you vote on election day?
Voting in the UK, on election day, is their local polling station, provided they are on the Election Register.
What is voting citizens?
Voting citizens are the electorate of a country. For instance, I am a voting citizen in the UK, because I am on the electorate role and entitled to vote in any General Election.
When was the last General Election in the UK before 2010?
UK general election of 2005 was held on Thursday, 5 May 2005 . The general election took place in 646 constituencies across the United Kingdom, under the first-past-the-post system, for seats in the House of Commons. All but one constituency polled on 5 May; the South Staffordshire vote was postponed and took place on 23 June due to the death of a candidate.
Who do you wish to vote for in the UK General Election 2010?
Me personally I'm a Lib Dem fan, however I feel they've moved to the right a bit which I dislike, so maybe I'd vote Green, all a matter of who is running.
