TED: The unexpected challenges of a country's first election | Philippa Neave

TED: The unexpected challenges of a country's first election | Philippa Neave

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video discusses the challenges of organizing elections in emerging democracies, focusing on the importance of vocabulary and terminology in understanding democratic processes. It highlights case studies from Afghanistan and Southern Sudan, emphasizing logistical and educational challenges. The creation of the Arabic Lexicon of Electoral Terminology is detailed, showcasing efforts to standardize electoral language across the Arab region. The video concludes with the impact of this work and the potential for technology to enhance civic education in the Middle East.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between language and existence as discussed in the introduction?

If something doesn't exist, there's no word for it.

Words exist independently of concepts.

Existence creates language.

Language creates existence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of public outreach in electoral assistance?

To impose Western democracy.

To educate voters and candidates.

To eliminate illiteracy.

To create new electoral systems.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge in organizing elections in Afghanistan?

Too many polling stations.

Lack of candidates.

High literacy rates.

Complex logistics and high number of candidates.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant linguistic challenge faced in Tunisia during the Arab Spring?

Too many dialects in one region.

No words for 'democracy'.

Different terms for 'election observer'.

Lack of Arabic speakers.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the 'Arabic Lexicon of Electoral Terminology'?

To eliminate dialects.

To translate Western electoral terms.

To standardize electoral terms across Arabic-speaking countries.

To create new Arabic words.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many terms were defined in the 'Arabic Lexicon of Electoral Terminology'?

481

200

600

100

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Arab Organization for Electoral Management Bodies?

To translate electoral materials.

To eliminate elections.

To professionalize election management in the region.

To create new electoral systems.

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