Electoral Systems Quiz 7 (11 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. The Alternative Vote system is

Correct Answer: B) Preference-based.

2. What does disproportionality mean?

Correct Answer: B) The share of the vote is not equal to the share of the seats.

3. What is the purpose of the primary elections in the United States?

Correct Answer: A) To select the candidates for the general election.

4. What is the main electoral system used in the UK?

Correct Answer: A) First Past the Post (FPTP).

5. Originally which part of Congress was elected by the people?

Correct Answer: B) House of Representatives.

6. What is the total number of members in the United States Senate?

Correct Answer: B) 100.

7. Where is AMS used

Correct Answer: A) Scotland and Wales.

8. What does SV stand for?

Correct Answer: A) Support Vector.

9. How long are term limits for deputies within the National People's Congress?

Correct Answer: A) 5 years.

10. Which PM increased the use of referendums?

Correct Answer: B) Tony Blair.

11. What is the main advantage of STV?

Correct Answer: D) Proportional representation and minority representation.