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WorksheetsThinking Like a Political Scientist
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does a political scientist study?
how unlimited governments work
how limited governments work
how polls are taken when voting
how governments are organized and managed
The voting practices in a democracy
are the same because the laws and procedures for elections are universal.
are different because laws and methods for conducting elections depend on the country.
Which democratic country has the best voter turnout?
North Korea
United States of America
India
Australia
India has a 61.26% voter turnout because
it offers a day off from work.
it goes to the voters with an electronic voting machines.
it provides free daycare.
it rewards them with 300 rupees.
Australia has a 92% voter turnout because
there is compulsory voting.
there are barbecues.
it is considered a national holiday.
it is considered a religious holiday.
A democracy is a form of government
in which people have the power to change government.
in which people have limited power.
in which people are apathetic (don't care).
in which people elect their law enforcement (police officers).
A representative form of government is one in which
the president has the greatest power.
a monarch (king or queen) controls the people.
all people are allowed to vote.
eligible voters select an individual for political office.
An election is
a process used in monarchy to choose representatives.
a process used in a democracy to choose representatives.
a process used in dictatorship to choose a leader.
a process utilized by a society remove leaders.
Voter turnout
The number of eligible voters who cast a vote in a country’s election.
The number of voters who have been evicted.
The number of eligible voters who did not cast a vote.
The number of people who are not eligible to vote.
What is an electronic voting machine (EVM)
A device used in Mongolia to cast the votes of men.
A device used in India to cast ballots in an election.
A device used in Sri Lanka to elect voting men.
A device used in Myanmar to elicit voting men.
What does the word compulsory mean?
Reprimand for unlawful conduct.
Requirements for enlisting in the armed forces.
Required by a rule or law; mandatory.
Required by school and moms
What is a democracy sausage?
Popular barbecue food sold at fundraisers during Australian elections.
Popular food bought by republicans.
Popular food purchased by democrats.
Popular barbecue food sold by the Green Party.
