Plurality with Elimination Method Concepts

The video tutorial explains the plurality with elimination method, a voting system where candidates are eliminated if they do not have a majority of first-place votes. The method is demonstrated with an example involving appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The concept of majority is clarified as more than half the votes, and the process of eliminating candidates with the least votes is shown until a clear winner is determined.

What is the key difference between the plurality method and the plurality with elimination method?

• Plurality with elimination counts second-place votes.

• Plurality with elimination requires a majority of first-place votes.

• Plurality method eliminates candidates with the least votes.

• Plurality method considers all votes.

In the context of the plurality with elimination method, what does 'majority' mean?

• The least votes among all candidates.

• Exactly half of the votes.

• More than half of the votes.

• The most votes among all candidates.

How is the majority calculated if the total number of votes is 46?

• 22 votes

• 23 votes

• 24 votes

• 25 votes

If the total number of votes is 47, what would be the majority?

• 24 votes

• 23.5 votes

• 25 votes

• 23 votes

Why can't a majority be a decimal number?

• Because it would mean no candidate wins.

• Because it would require a recount.

• Because decimals are not allowed in elections.

• Because votes are always whole numbers.

What is the significance of the number 24 in the example?

• It is the number of eliminated candidates.

• It is the total number of votes.

• It is the number of votes needed for a majority.

• It is the number of candidates.

What happens if no candidate has a majority in the plurality with elimination method?

• The candidate with the most votes wins.

• The candidate with the least votes is eliminated.

• All candidates are eliminated.

• A new election is held.

What is the first step in the plurality with elimination method?

• Count all votes.

• Eliminate the candidate with the least votes.

• Rework the table.

• Determine if any candidate has a majority.

How many first-place votes did the entree have before any elimination?

• 21 votes

• 18 votes

• 25 votes

• 13 votes

What is the first step in the plurality with elimination method?

• Count all votes.

• Rework the table.

• Eliminate the candidate with the least votes.

• Determine if any candidate has a majority.