Voting and Elections
Description: This quiz covers various aspects of voting and elections, including the history, types, processes, and significance of electoral systems. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: voting elections electoral systems democracy politics |
Which country is widely credited with holding the first modern democratic election in 1855?
What is the primary purpose of a voting system?
Which electoral system is characterized by voters ranking candidates in order of preference?
In the United States, what is the minimum voting age established by the 26th Amendment to the Constitution?
What is the term used to describe the process of counting and verifying votes in an election?
Which type of electoral system is designed to ensure that minority groups have representation in legislative bodies?
What is the term used to describe the practice of drawing electoral boundaries to favor a particular political party or group?
Which voting method allows voters to cast multiple votes for a single candidate?
What is the term used to describe the process of selecting candidates for an election?
Which type of electoral system is characterized by a single winner being elected from a single electoral district?
What is the term used to describe the process of verifying the identity of voters before they are allowed to cast their ballots?
Which voting method allows voters to transfer their votes to other candidates if their preferred candidate is eliminated?
What is the term used to describe the process of dividing a country or region into electoral districts for the purpose of elections?
Which type of electoral system is characterized by multiple winners being elected from a single electoral district?
What is the term used to describe the process of casting a vote in an election?