3.3.1 - First Past the Post System
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Practice Questions
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Define the First Past the Post system.
💡 Hint: Think about how winners are decided in elections.
What happens to votes cast for losing candidates?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means when there are more candidates than winners.
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In the First Past the Post system, a candidate wins by:
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of FPTP.
True or False: In the FPTP system, all votes contribute to determining the outcome.
💡 Hint: Think about how elections work when there are multiple candidates.
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Given an election scenario in which Party A receives 40% of votes and Party B receives 30% in various constituencies, explain how Party A might win more seats without a majority of votes. What implications does this have for democracy?
💡 Hint: Focus on how votes translate to seats across different constituencies.
Discuss the potential ramifications if India shifts from FPTP to a Proportional Representation system, focusing on representation, governance, and party dynamics.
💡 Hint: Consider both positives, such as inclusivity, and negatives, like stability.
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