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What is the primary purpose of voting in a democratic society?

• To create laws

• To increase taxes

• To elect leaders

• To reduce population

Which of the following is a type of voting system?

• Anarchic voting

• Dictatorial voting

• Monarchical voting

• Proportional representation

How does a proportional representation system work?

• It allows only one candidate to win

• It gives all seats to the party with the most votes

• It randomly assigns seats to parties

• It allocates seats based on the percentage of votes each party receives

Why is voter participation important in elections?

• It guarantees a unanimous decision

• It decreases the cost of elections

• It increases the number of candidates

• It ensures that the elected government represents the will of the people

What is one potential impact of low voter turnout?

• Fewer laws passed

• More political parties

• Higher taxes

• A less representative government