Topics Review #1 (1.1 - 1.3)

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What is a majority in an election context?

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A majority is when a candidate receives more than half of the total votes cast. In a scenario with 30 votes, a candidate needs at least 16 votes to achieve a majority.

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How many votes are needed to win a majority in an election with 30 total votes?

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16 votes are needed to win a majority.

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What is the formula to calculate the number of head-to-head comparisons between candidates?

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The formula is n(n-1)/2, where n is the number of candidates.

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If there are 4 candidates, how many head-to-head comparisons can be made?

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6 comparisons can be made.

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What is the plurality method in elections?

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The plurality method is an electoral system where the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve a majority.

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Who wins in a plurality election?

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The candidate with the highest number of votes wins.

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What happens in a runoff election?

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In a runoff election, the top two candidates from the initial vote compete again to determine the winner.

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What is a runoff election?

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A runoff election is a second election held to determine a winner when no candidate achieves a majority in the first election.

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What percentage of votes did the plurality winner receive if they received 41.9%?

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41.9% of the votes.

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Did the plurality winner win a majority if they received 41.9% of the votes?

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No, they did not win a majority.