Practice Election And Representation (3) - Election and Representation

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Question 1.
What does FPTP stand for?
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Think about how this system determines the winner.
Question 2.
Name one responsibility of the Election Commission.
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Consider what does an independent body do.
3Question 3.
What is the main function of the Election Commission?
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Consider who ensures our elections are fair.
4Question 4.
True or False: The FPTP system guarantees a majority for the winning candidate.
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Reflect on how winners are determined in this system.
Question 5.
In a hypothetical election using the FPTP system, Candidate A receives 35%, Candidate B 30%, Candidate C 25%, and Candidate D 10% of the votes. Discuss how this outcome may misrepresent the voters' preferences.
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Reflect on the implications of majority preferences.
Question 6.
Design a reform strategy to improve women's representation in legislative bodies while considering potential opposition to reservations.
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Think about balancing needs of representation and political feasibility.

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