3.1 - Why Elections?
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What is universal suffrage?
💡 Hint: Think about who gets to participate in elections.
Name one characteristic of democratic elections.
💡 Hint: What does it mean for elections to be fair?
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What does universal suffrage mean?
💡 Hint: Focus on who has the right to vote in a democratic system.
True or False: Political competition can sometimes lead to better governance.
💡 Hint: Think about how competition affects the behavior of politicians.
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Propose reforms to enhance the democratic nature of elections in your country. Discuss potential changes in the electoral process and how they would impact voter engagement.
💡 Hint: Think about barriers to participation and ways to ensure fair competition.
Evaluate a historical election that faced criticism for its fairness. What factors contributed to its perception as undemocratic, and what lessons were learned?
💡 Hint: Reflect on media reports from that time and the aftermath of the results.
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