4:3 Electoral official comments on turnout for presidential elections

4:3 Electoral official comments on turnout for presidential elections

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6th - 8th Grade

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The video discusses voter turnout statistics, highlighting a national turnout of 75% and a non-voting rate of 24%. It compares these figures to 2007, which had a turnout of 78%. The decline is attributed to adverse weather conditions, such as rain, which caused road closures and delayed polling station openings, particularly in areas like Waikusi and Baukau. These issues were compounded by power outages, affecting the voting process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the national voter turnout rate for the current year?

24%

75%

78%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the voter turnout rate in 2007?

50%

78%

24%

75%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason mentioned for the decline in voter turnout?

Increased voter apathy

Weather-related issues

Economic downturn

Lack of candidates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas faced issues due to rain and power problems during the election?

Lospalos and Suai

Waikusi and Baukau

Dili and Manatuto

Aileu and Ermera

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the challenges faced by polling centers on election day?

Delayed opening

Voter fraud

Technical glitches

Lack of ballots