Voting Methods Review

Voting Methods Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.3, RI.11-12.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a MAJORITY winner?

Back

A candidate who receives more than 50% of the votes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the Plurality Method state?

Back

If a person wins the most first place votes, they are declared the winner.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a preference ballot?

Back

A voting method where a voter ranks candidates in order of their personal preference.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of majority in voting?

Back

A candidate must receive more than 50% of the votes to win.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Instant Run-off Method?

Back

A voting method that eliminates candidates with the least first place votes until a candidate achieves a majority.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linear ballot?

Back

A type of ballot where voters list candidates in a straight line without ranking.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Borda Count Method?

Back

A voting method where voters rank candidates and points are assigned based on their position.

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