Simulating alternate voting systems

The video explores three voting systems: plurality, instant runoff, and approval voting. It highlights the flaws of each system, such as the spoiler effect in plurality voting and the center squeeze in instant runoff. Approval voting is discussed for its strategic voting challenges. The video concludes that while no system is perfect, both instant runoff and approval voting are preferable to plurality voting.

What is one major reason why two-party systems are common worldwide?

• The voting system used

• Geographical influences

• Economic factors

• Cultural preferences

In plurality voting, what is a significant issue that arises when a third candidate is introduced?

• More accurate results

• The spoiler effect

• Decreased political engagement

• Increased voter turnout

How does instant runoff voting differ from plurality voting?

• It eliminates the need for voting

• Voters can vote for multiple candidates

• Voters rank candidates in order of preference

• It uses a single round of voting

What is the center squeeze phenomenon in instant runoff voting?

• The election results are squeezed into a narrow margin

• Candidates are squeezed out of the race due to lack of funds

• Voters are squeezed into voting for only two parties

• A candidate in the center of the political spectrum is often eliminated

In approval voting, what can voters do that they cannot in plurality voting?

• Rank candidates in order of preference

• Vote anonymously

• Vote for as many candidates as they approve of

• Vote for only one candidate

What is a potential strategic consideration for voters in approval voting?

• Ignoring the election

• Voting for only one candidate

• Disapproving of their least favorite candidate

• Approving all candidates equally

Which voting system allows voters to always be honest about their first choice?

• Instant runoff voting

• Plurality voting

• None of the above

• Approval voting

What is a key advantage of instant runoff voting over plurality voting?

• It guarantees a two-party system

• It reduces the spoiler effect

• It allows for more strategic voting

• It eliminates the need for elections

Why might approval voting be considered better than plurality voting?

• It is more complex

• It allows for strategic voting

• It reduces the spoiler effect

• It is less popular

What is the overall conclusion about the three voting systems discussed?

• None of the systems are perfect, but plurality is the worst

• Approval voting is the worst

• Instant runoff voting is perfect

• Plurality voting is the best