Practice Elections And Democracy (3.2) - Election and Representation

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Question 1.
What is the relationship between elections and democracy?
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Think about how citizens participate in governance.
Question 2.
Define 'universal franchise'.
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Focus on the concept of voting rights.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is essential for democracy?
- Freedom of Speech
- Political Parties
- Regular Elections
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Consider what keeps a democracy functioning.
4Question 4.
True or False: All electoral systems are democratic.
- True
- False
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Think about examples of non-democratic elections.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of First Past the Post versus Proportional Representation in ensuring fair representation. Support your answer with examples.
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Consider countries using each system and their representation outcomes.
Question 6.
Discuss how societal values influence electoral reforms. Provide historical or current examples.
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Think about how social movements impact legislative changes.

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