Plurality Method in Voting

Plurality Method in Voting

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video demonstrates the plurality method for voting, focusing on a scenario where diners at a restaurant vote for their favorite course: appetizer, entree, or dessert. The plurality method determines the winner by counting only the first place votes. In this example, entrees receive the most first place votes, making them the winner. The video emphasizes the simplicity of the plurality method, highlighting that only the first place votes matter in determining the outcome.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

The plurality method for voting

The history of voting methods

The benefits of voting

The disadvantages of voting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the scenario presented, what were the diners asked about?

Their favorite course of the meal

Their favorite dessert

Their favorite drink

Their favorite restaurant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the plurality method focus on?

Second place votes

First place votes

Third place votes

All votes equally

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key factor in determining the winner in the plurality method?

The number of first place votes

The number of third place votes

The number of second place votes

The total number of votes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the plurality method?

Third place votes

Second place votes

First place votes

Total votes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which course received the most first place votes?

Drinks

Appetizers

Entrees

Desserts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many first place votes did the desserts receive?

13

21

18

7

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