U.S. Electoral System Dynamics

U.S. Electoral System Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the dynamics of the US electoral system, focusing on the two-party dominance and the potential for third-party influence. It discusses the first past the post system and Duverger's Law, highlighting their impact on political representation. The video also examines historical examples of third-party success and encourages viewers to consider the power of their vote.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend has been observed regarding political independents in recent years?

A decline in interest in third-party options

No change in the number of political independents

A rise in political independents

A decrease in political independents

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common belief about third-party votes?

They are the most influential

They are a wasted vote

They have no impact

They guarantee a win

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common argument against the first-past-the-post system?

It is the best system for a two-party environment

It prevents multi-party representation

It encourages ideological moderation

It guarantees multi-party representation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the first-past-the-post system mean for election outcomes?

The candidate with the most votes wins

The candidate with the least votes wins

All candidates win equally

The election is decided by a lottery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Duverger's Law suggest about the U.S. electoral system?

It encourages third-party growth

It has no impact on party representation

It guarantees a two-party system

It supports a multi-party system

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant hurdle for third-party inclusion in the U.S.?

Proportional representation

Single-member districts

Open primaries

Multi-member districts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does political geography affect Duverger's Law?

It makes Duverger's Law more effective

It has no impact on Duverger's Law

It reduces the effectiveness of Duverger's Law

It guarantees a two-party system

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