Campaigning over Voting Reform Heats Up

Campaigning over Voting Reform Heats Up

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the political dynamics surrounding the debate on the UK's voting system. It highlights unusual political alliances formed to support the first past the post system and the arguments for and against changing it. The discussion includes the potential impacts of a new voting system on political accountability and the culture of safe seats in Parliament. The video emphasizes the importance of voting and the broader implications of electoral reform.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the main argument for retaining the first past the post electoral system?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'one person one vote' signify in the context of the electoral system?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what way does the speaker believe the referendum is a chance for better politics?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the speaker suggest that the proposed change in the voting system could impact MPs' accountability?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the potential consequences of changing the voting system as mentioned in the text?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF