Practice Merits And Demerits (2.3) - Political Parties & Elections - IB MYP Grade 10 Individuals & Societies

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Question 1.
What does FPTP stand for?
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Think about how votes are counted in this system.
Question 2.
What is one advantage of Proportional Representation?
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Consider how votes translate into seats.
3Question 3.
What is a primary advantage of FPTP?
- Complexity
- Simplicity
- Fair Representation
- Time-Consuming
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Think about how easy it is for voters.
4Question 4.
True or False: Proportional Representation could lead to unstable coalitions.
- True
- False
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Consider how parties must work together.
Question 5.
Analyze how electoral systems affect voter turnout in two different countries using FPTP and PR.
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Reflect on how different systems motivate or demotivate voters.
Question 6.
Evaluate the significance of understanding electoral system merits and demerits for a political candidate.
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Consider how awareness impacts campaign strategy.

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