Elections Basics Flashcard

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What do we vote for in elections?

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People

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What problem do elections help solve?

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Adverse selection

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What is one way states control elections?

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They set voter registration requirements.

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What are states generally more likely to do regarding voting?

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Restrict voting

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In a plurality rule election, who wins?

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The candidate with the most votes

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What do some states use to ensure a majority winner?

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Run-off elections

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Which party received the lowest percentage of votes in the Mansfield District Council election 2019? Options:

Other

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Ind

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Other

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What percentage of votes did the MIF party receive in the Mansfield District Council election 2019?

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36.1%

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What is the main difference between plurality rule and majority rule?

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Majority rule requires a majority of votes

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What percentage of a state's electoral votes does the winner receive in a winner-take-all system?

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100%