Tactical Voting in the Leadership Election - TLDR News

Tactical Voting in the Leadership Election - TLDR News

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Conservative leadership election, focusing on allegations of tactical voting. It provides background on the race, details the voting rounds, and explores theories about Boris Johnson's strategy to eliminate competitors. The video concludes with a discussion on the ethics of such tactics in political elections.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the Conservative leadership election?

Theresa May's resignation

A general election

A scandal involving the Prime Minister

A vote of no confidence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Dominic Raab eliminated in the second round?

He withdrew voluntarily

He was disqualified

He switched parties

He had the lowest votes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speculated reason for Boris Johnson's camp supporting Rory Stewart?

To eliminate Dominic Raab

To gain media attention

To confuse voters

To form a coalition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candidate was eliminated in the fourth round of voting?

Boris Johnson

Michael Gove

Sajid Javid

Jeremy Hunt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Boris Johnson prefer to face Jeremy Hunt in the final round?

Hunt was seen as an easier opponent

Hunt had fewer supporters

Hunt was less critical of Johnson

Hunt was a close ally

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the fifth round of voting?

Johnson won outright

Gove and Hunt in the final

Johnson and Hunt in the final

Johnson and Gove in the final

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ethical question does the video raise about tactical voting?

Is it popular?

Is it effective?

Is it fair?

Is it legal?