Question

What is the difference between FPTP and proportional representation?​

Answer 1

First Past the Post, is a voting method, in which citizens of a constituency cast votes for the candidate, whom they wish to represent them in the Parliament. On the other hand, Proportional Representation is the system of election in which the people cast their votes directly to a political party.

According to universal adult franchise all citizens of the country, who have attained the age of 18 years can cast a vote and take part in the formation of the government. In this way, the people can send their representative forward by electing them, who work for safeguarding their interest. First past the post and proportional representation system are the two voting systems which are commonly employed to elect the member of Parliament.