Voting Systems and Legislative Processes

The video introduces weighted voting systems, where voters have different weights based on various factors. It provides examples from juries, stockholder meetings, and the electoral college. The concept of voter weight is explained, along with the importance of quotas in passing legislation. The video also covers the filibuster in the US Senate and the electoral college's role in presidential elections. Finally, it introduces a compact notation for describing these systems.

What is the primary focus of weighted voting systems?

• Allowing some voters to have more influence

• Ensuring equal treatment of all voters

• Eliminating the need for voting

• Increasing the number of voters

In a jury system, how is a 'not guilty' vote treated?

• It is ignored if the majority votes 'guilty'

• It is only considered if the judge agrees

• It can override the majority 'guilty' votes

• It counts as two votes

How are votes weighted in stockholder meetings?

• Votes are weighted based on the number of shares owned

• Each stockholder has one vote regardless of shares

• Votes are weighted based on the stockholder's age

• Votes are equal for all stockholders

What determines the weight of a political party's vote in a legislature?

• The number of seats the party holds

• The number of members in the party

• The party's popularity in polls

• The age of the party

What is a 'quota' in the context of voting systems?

• The total number of votes cast

• The number of votes needed to pass a motion

• The number of voters present

• The number of candidates running

How many votes are needed in the US Senate to override a presidential veto?

• 60 votes

• 67 votes

• 51 votes

• 100 votes

What is the purpose of a filibuster in the US Senate?

• To speed up the voting process

• To delay or prevent a vote on a bill

• To increase the number of votes needed

• To ensure all senators have voted

How many votes are required to stop a filibuster in the US Senate?

• 51 votes

• 60 votes

• 67 votes

• 100 votes

What determines the number of electors a state has in the electoral college?

• The state's geographical size

• The state's population size

• The state's economic output

• The state's historical significance

What is the compact notation used for in weighted voting systems?

• To ensure equal voting rights

• To simplify the representation of voting systems

• To increase the number of voters

• To eliminate the need for a quota