Voting Methods Practice Flashcard
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Mathematics
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12th Grade
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.4
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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.
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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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