Practice - How does PR work in Rajya Sabha elections
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Practice Questions
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What does Proportional Representation mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how votes translate to seats.
What is meant by 'quota' in elections?
💡 Hint: Focus on what a candidate needs to win.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the STV system allow voters to do?
💡 Hint: Think about voter choices.
True or False: A candidate can win in STV even if they do not receive the majority of votes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how votes can shift.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine a state has 300 votes and needs to elect 5 Rajya Sabha members. How would you calculate the quota? What implications does this have for candidate representation?
💡 Hint: Use the formula provided in class for guidance.
Considering the STV system, how does it prevent one party from dominating the election results compared to the FPTP system?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the different impacts of these electoral systems.
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