Electoral Systems Quiz

Electoral Systems Quiz

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Electoral Systems Quiz

Electoral Systems Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

12th Grade

Easy

Created by

V Mitchell

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which electoral system is used in United Kingdom general elections and local council elections in England and Wales?

AMS

SV

First Past the Post

STV

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many constituencies are there in the UK general elections?

700

500

600

650

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key advantage of first past the post electoral system in terms of speed and simplicity?

Complex voting process

Longer election period

Quick election results

Quick formation of coalition government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of government does first past the post electoral system usually lead to?

Anarchy

Coalition government

Single-party government

Dictatorship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the disadvantage of first past the post electoral system in terms of voter choice?

Unlimited choice for voters

Limited choice for voters

Complicated choice for voters

No choice for voters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do extremist parties struggle to do well in first past the post electoral system?

They have majority support

They have widespread support

They have geographically concentrated support

They have no support

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism of first past the post electoral system in terms of representation and proportionality?

It leads to fair representation

It leads to equal representation

It leads to disproportionate representation

It leads to proportional representation

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