Practice - Electoral Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is an electoral system?
💡 Hint: Think about how your vote counts in elections.
Name one advantage of First Past the Post.
💡 Hint: Consider why some might prefer simplicity in elections.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main characteristic of a First Past the Post electoral system?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when there are three candidates.
True or False: Proportional representation can lead to unstable coalitions.
💡 Hint: Consider how multiple small parties interact.
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Challenge Problems
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How would the electoral landscape change if the USA adopted Proportional Representation instead of First Past the Post? Discuss potential impacts on major parties and voter representation.
💡 Hint: Think about how smaller parties could gain a foothold in Congress.
Evaluate a scenario where a country's Mixed System leads to a coalition government. What are the advantages and drawbacks of this situation?
💡 Hint: Consider how this might affect policy-making and governance.
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