Understanding the General Election Process

Understanding the General Election Process

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Civics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explains the process of becoming a Prime Minister in a country. Political parties select leaders who aim to be Prime Minister, but the public votes for MPs in a general election. The election is a series of smaller contests, and parties need 326 wins to secure a majority in Parliament. The leader of the winning party becomes the Prime Minister.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who do the public vote for in a general election?

Members of Parliament

The Prime Minister

The President

Local Mayors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of party leaders' teammates during a general election?

To convince adults to vote for them

To count the votes

To organize debates

To write speeches

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the score built up for party leaders during an election?

By the number of debates won

By the number of votes each teammate receives

By the number of campaign rallies held

By the number of speeches given

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many contests are there in a general election?

1000

326

650

500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'magic number' of wins needed for a party to form a government?

500

100

326

650

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a party leader's team reaches the required number of wins?

They win a cash prize

They dissolve the Parliament

They can implement their plans

They become the President