Practice Summary (6) - Political Parties & Elections - IB MYP Grade 10 Individuals & Societies

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define a political party in one sentence.
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Think about how they operate in elections.
Question 2.
What does 'universal adult suffrage' mean in the context of elections?
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Consider who is allowed to vote.
3Question 3.
What is the function of political parties in a democracy?
- a) To create businesses
- b) To entertain citizens
- c) To represent public opinion
- d) To collect taxes
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Think about their role in elections.
4Question 4.
True or False: Proportional Representation ensures every vote counts equally in the outcome.
- True
- False
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Consider how votes translate to seats.
Question 5.
If you were tasked with designing a new electoral system for a diverse country, what features would you include to ensure it is fair and representative?
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Think about inclusivity and fairness.
Question 6.
Imagine a scenario where a political party can win an election without a majority of the votes. Discuss how this can occur and its implications for democracy.
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Reflect on the electoral systems we've discussed.

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