3 - Election and Representation
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Practice Questions
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What does FPTP stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how this system determines the winner.
Name one responsibility of the Election Commission.
💡 Hint: Consider what does an independent body do.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of the Election Commission?
💡 Hint: Consider who ensures our elections are fair.
True or False: The FPTP system guarantees a majority for the winning candidate.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how winners are determined in this system.
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Challenge Problems
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In a hypothetical election using the FPTP system, Candidate A receives 35%, Candidate B 30%, Candidate C 25%, and Candidate D 10% of the votes. Discuss how this outcome may misrepresent the voters' preferences.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of majority preferences.
Design a reform strategy to improve women's representation in legislative bodies while considering potential opposition to reservations.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing needs of representation and political feasibility.
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