Practice Why Did India Adopt The Fptp System? (3.3.4) - Election and Representation

Practice: Why did India adopt the FPTP system?

Lesson 3.3.4Election and Representation

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Question 1.
What does FPTP stand for?
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Look for the acronym definition.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of FPTP.
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Think about voter participation.
3Question 3.
What is the main advantage of the FPTP system?
- A) It guarantees accurate representation
- B) It is simple for voters
- C) It always gives a majority party
- D) It reduces voter participation
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Remember how easy it is for voters to make choices in FPTP.
4Question 4.
True or False: FPTP leads to a direct accountability between voters and their representatives.
- True
- False
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Think about the relationship between a voter and their elected official.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effects of adopting a FPTP system in a diverse, multicultural society. What challenges might arise from this system, and how could they be addressed?
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Consider the balance between majority rule and minority representation.
Question 6.
Analyze a hypothetical scenario where a major political party uses FPTP to dominate the elections for several decades. Discuss the potential implications this could have on democracy and political participation among citizens.
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Think about how voter perception influences engagement.

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