Voting Methods Practice Flashcard

Voting Methods Practice Flashcard

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Mathematics

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.9-10.4, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a voting method?

Back

A voting method is a systematic way of aggregating individual preferences or choices to determine a collective decision or outcome.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to have a majority winner in an election?

Back

A majority winner is a candidate who receives more than half of the votes cast in an election.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a plurality voting system?

Back

A plurality voting system is a voting method in which the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve a majority.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of first-place votes in ranked-choice voting?

Back

First-place votes are crucial in ranked-choice voting as they determine the initial preference of voters and can influence the outcome if no candidate achieves a majority.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a runoff election?

Back

A runoff election is a follow-up election held to determine a winner when no candidate receives the required majority of votes in the initial election.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between absolute majority and relative majority?

Back

An absolute majority requires more than 50% of the votes, while a relative majority (or plurality) only requires more votes than any other candidate.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tie in voting?

Back

A tie occurs when two or more candidates receive the same number of votes, making it impossible to determine a clear winner.

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