Parliamentary Electoral Systems

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the various electoral systems used in parliamentary elections around the world.
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Which electoral system is commonly known as "first-past-the-post"?

  1. Single-member plurality

  2. Proportional representation

  3. Mixed-member proportional representation

  4. Alternative vote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Single-member plurality, also known as first-past-the-post, is an electoral system in which the candidate who receives the most votes in a single-member constituency is elected.

In a proportional representation system, seats in the legislature are allocated to parties based on:

  1. The number of votes each party receives

  2. The number of candidates each party nominates

  3. The size of the party's membership

  4. The party's ideology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a proportional representation system, seats in the legislature are allocated to parties based on the number of votes each party receives.

Which country uses the single transferable vote (STV) electoral system?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. United States

  3. Ireland

  4. Canada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ireland uses the single transferable vote (STV) electoral system, which is a form of proportional representation.

What is the main advantage of a mixed-member proportional representation (MMP) system?

  1. It ensures that all parties are represented in the legislature

  2. It reduces the likelihood of a single party winning a majority of seats

  3. It makes it easier for new parties to enter the legislature

  4. It encourages cooperation between parties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main advantage of a mixed-member proportional representation (MMP) system is that it ensures that all parties are represented in the legislature, regardless of their size.

Which electoral system is used in the United States presidential election?

  1. Electoral college

  2. Popular vote

  3. Runoff election

  4. Single-member plurality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States presidential election uses the electoral college system, in which each state has a certain number of electoral votes based on its population.

What is the main disadvantage of a single-member plurality electoral system?

  1. It can lead to a single party winning a majority of seats with a minority of the vote

  2. It makes it difficult for new parties to enter the legislature

  3. It encourages gerrymandering

  4. It can result in a hung parliament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main disadvantage of a single-member plurality electoral system is that it can lead to a single party winning a majority of seats with a minority of the vote.

Which country uses the alternative vote (AV) electoral system?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. United States

  3. Australia

  4. Canada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Australia uses the alternative vote (AV) electoral system, which is a form of preferential voting.

What is the main advantage of a proportional representation system with a closed list?

  1. It ensures that all parties are represented in the legislature

  2. It reduces the likelihood of a single party winning a majority of seats

  3. It makes it easier for new parties to enter the legislature

  4. It encourages cooperation between parties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main advantage of a proportional representation system with a closed list is that it ensures that all parties are represented in the legislature, regardless of their size.

Which electoral system is used in the German Bundestag election?

  1. Mixed-member proportional representation

  2. Single-member plurality

  3. Proportional representation with a closed list

  4. Alternative vote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The German Bundestag election uses a mixed-member proportional representation system.

What is the main disadvantage of a proportional representation system with an open list?

  1. It can lead to a single party winning a majority of seats with a minority of the vote

  2. It makes it difficult for new parties to enter the legislature

  3. It encourages gerrymandering

  4. It can result in a hung parliament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main disadvantage of a proportional representation system with an open list is that it can lead to a single party winning a majority of seats with a minority of the vote.

Which country uses the two-round system (TRS) electoral system?

  1. France

  2. United States

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Canada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France uses the two-round system (TRS) electoral system, in which the top two candidates from the first round advance to a second round.

What is the main advantage of a single transferable vote (STV) electoral system?

  1. It ensures that all parties are represented in the legislature

  2. It reduces the likelihood of a single party winning a majority of seats

  3. It makes it easier for new parties to enter the legislature

  4. It encourages cooperation between parties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main advantage of a single transferable vote (STV) electoral system is that it ensures that all parties are represented in the legislature, regardless of their size.

Which electoral system is used in the Indian Lok Sabha election?

  1. First-past-the-post

  2. Proportional representation

  3. Mixed-member proportional representation

  4. Alternative vote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Lok Sabha election uses a first-past-the-post electoral system.

What is the main disadvantage of a two-round system (TRS) electoral system?

  1. It can lead to a single party winning a majority of seats with a minority of the vote

  2. It makes it difficult for new parties to enter the legislature

  3. It encourages gerrymandering

  4. It can result in a hung parliament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main disadvantage of a two-round system (TRS) electoral system is that it can lead to a single party winning a majority of seats with a minority of the vote.

Which country uses the mixed-member majoritarian (MMM) electoral system?

  1. Germany

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Japan

  4. Italy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Japan uses the mixed-member majoritarian (MMM) electoral system.

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