3.5 - Free and Fair Elections
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Practice Questions
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What is the term for elections conducted without coercion?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to have a choice.
In FPTP, what happens if a candidate doesn't receive more than half the votes?
💡 Hint: Consider how many candidates might be running.
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What is an essential feature of free elections?
💡 Hint: Think about what you experience when you vote.
In FPTP, a candidate can win with how much percentage of votes?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when multiple candidates are involved.
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Analyze the impact of not having fair elections on democracy in society. Discuss possible outcomes if people feel their votes do not count.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes you feel your participation matters.
Evaluate an electoral reform proposal. How would implementing a proportional representation system change the electoral landscape in India?
💡 Hint: Consider how representation affects governance and policy-making.
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