Practice Types Of Electoral Systems (2.2) - Political Parties & Elections

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Question 1.
What does FPTP stand for?
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Think about how a candidate is elected in this system.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of Proportional Representation.
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Consider how votes are counted in this system.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a merit of FPTP?
- Quick results
- Fair representation
- Encourages minor parties
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Think about the speed of counting votes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Proportional Representation is easier to understand than FPTP.
- True
- False
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Consider the voting process used in each system.
Question 5.
Examine the implications of using FPTP in a diverse society. What issues might arise in terms of representation?
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Consider how FPTP affects different segments of society.
Question 6.
Propose a policy change that could improve the effects of proportional representation in a mixed electoral system.
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Think of ways to clarify concepts to the public.

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