Voting Methods Unit Review Pt 2

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What is the majority criterion in voting methods?

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The majority criterion states that if a candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, then that candidate must win.

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How do you calculate the standard quota in apportionment?

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The standard quota is calculated by dividing the population by the standard divisor.

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What does it mean to read a table from bottom to top in the context of voting results?

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Reading a table from bottom to top means that the top row represents the last place in the ranking of candidates.

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What is Hill's Method in apportionment?

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Hill's Method is a method of apportionment that allocates an additional seat to a state if its standard quota is higher than its geometric mean.

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What is the significance of first place votes in voting methods?

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First place votes are significant as they indicate the candidate with the most support, often determining the winner in plurality voting.

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What is the difference between a majority winner and a plurality winner?

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A majority winner has more than 50% of the votes, while a plurality winner has the most votes but may not exceed 50%.

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What is a standard divisor in the context of apportionment?

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The standard divisor is a number used to divide the total population to determine the standard quota for each state.

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What is the geometric mean and how is it used in voting methods?

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The geometric mean is a statistical measure used in Hill's Method to compare a state's standard quota with its allocation.

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What is the purpose of apportionment in voting methods?

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Apportionment is used to allocate seats or representatives to different groups based on their population.

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What is a voting method?

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A voting method is a systematic way of counting votes and determining the winner in an election.