If It Had Passed, the 2011 Referendum on the "A

question 57

Multiple Choice

If it had passed, the 2011 referendum on the "a" vote (alternative vote) system would have established a _______________ voting system in the United Kingdom for its parliamentary elections.

• A) proportional representation
• B) first-past-the-post
• C) multi-member districts
• D) rank-ordered preferential
• E) two-round majoritarian

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Definitions:

Industrial Unionism

A labor organization principle that seeks to unite all workers in a particular industry, regardless of specific trades or professions, into a single union.

Public Sector Workers

Employees who work for government entities at the federal, state, or local level, including education, emergency services, and healthcare.

Unionization

The process of forming or joining a union, where workers unite to negotiate with employers over wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions.

Craft Workers

Employees who possess specialized skills in a particular trade or craft, often requiring specific training and apprenticeships, such as carpenters, electricians, or plumbers.