Modern Math Quiz - Voting Methods part 2
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Mathematics
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12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
Based on the preference schedule shown, which school is the winner of the election using Borda Count?
Alaska (A)
Harvard (H)
North Dakota (N)
Vermont (V)
Answer explanation
Borda Count: points are assigned to candidates based on their ranking; 1 point for last choice, 2 points for second-to-last choice, and so on. Then the point values for all ballots are totaled, and the candidate with the largest point total is the winner.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
In the scenario shown, which candidate is the winner of the election using Approval Voting?
John McCain
George Bush
Al Gore
None of the above
Answer explanation
Approval Voting: the ballot asks you to mark all choices that you find acceptable. The results are tallied, and the option with the most approval is the winner.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
What is the Borda Count point value assigned to the last choice?
1
2
3
4
Answer explanation
Borda Count: points are assigned to candidates based on their ranking; 1 point for last choice, 2 points for second-to-last choice, and so on. The point values for all ballots are totaled, and the candidate with the largest point total is the winner.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
In the 2000 Presidential Election scenario, how many people wrote down 'Gore, McCain' on their ballot?
20
35
25
None of the above
Answer explanation
Approval Voting: the ballot asks you to mark all choices that you find acceptable. The results are tallied, and the option with the most approval is the winner.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
In the City Council election, who is the candidate with the most pairwise wins using Copeland's Method?
Amy
Ben
Cara
Dave
Answer explanation
Copeland’s Method: each pair of candidates is compared, using all preferences to determine which of the two is more preferred. The more preferred candidate is awarded 1 point. If there is a tie, each candidate is awarded ½ point. After all pairwise comparisons are made, the candidate with the most points, and hence the most pairwise wins, is declared the winner.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
What is the total percentage of voters in the Small Seven Athletic Conference election?
100%
35%
20%
30%
Answer explanation
Total the number of voters in a preference schedule by adding the numbers of voters at the top of each column.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
How many points are assigned to the second-to-last choice in Borda Count?
1
2
3
4
Answer explanation
Borda Count: points are assigned to candidates based on their ranking; 1 point for last choice, 2 points for second-to-last choice, and so on. The point values for all ballots are totaled, and the candidate with the largest point total is the winner.
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