Year 10
Year 10
Are elections truly fair?
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the importance of elections to democracy. We will go on to investigate two different types of voting systems: First Past the Post and Proportional Representation.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is direct democracy?
A form of democracy in which people discuss social issues.
A form of democracy where people join a political party.
Q2.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau argued that elected representatives could not decide the will of the people the citizens should make those decisions directly.
False
Q3.
In Switzerland referendums are held at least:
Every five years
Once every 20 years
Q4.
One advantage of direct democracy is:
It can lead to voter apathy.
It leads to divisions within society.
Q5.
One disadvantage of direct democracy is:
People may become more politically engaged.
People may feel encouraged to learn more about politics.
Q6.
Which landmark decision was decided by a UK wide referendum?
The new Prime Minister in 2019
The suspension of Parliament in 2020
6 Questions
Q1.
What is the role of elections in a democracy?
Elections ensure that smaller parties are unsuccessful.
Elections ensure that the views of the public are ignored.
Q2.
The first past the post system is:
A system of voting where the share of votes equally represent the parliamentary seats gained.
A voting system that provides voters with only one candidate to chose.
Q3.
One advantage of using the first past the post system is:
It can allow smaller parties to succeed.
There are fewer wasted votes.
Q4.
One disadvantage of the first past the post system is:
Can produce more coalition governments.
Results are calculated quickly and announced hours after voting.
Q5.
Which statement accurately describes proportional representation (PR).
PR is a voting system in which 50% of the seats are awarded to the most popular party.
PR is a voting system in which the candidate with the most votes wins.
Q6.
Identify two advantages of a PR system.
May allow extremist parties into the political mainstream.
MPs may have no links to a constituency.