Electoral Geography: The Impact of Electoral Systems on Constituencies
Description: This quiz focuses on the impact of electoral systems on constituencies in electoral geography. Test your understanding of how different electoral systems shape the boundaries and characteristics of electoral districts. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: electoral geography electoral systems constituencies single-member districts multi-member districts |
Which electoral system is characterized by the election of a single representative from each constituency?
What is the primary goal of gerrymandering in electoral geography?
Which electoral system is designed to ensure that political parties receive a number of seats in the legislature proportional to their share of the popular vote?
What is the main difference between a single-member district and a multi-member district electoral system?
Which electoral system combines elements of both single-member districts and proportional representation?
What is the term used to describe the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries?
Which factor is NOT typically considered when drawing electoral district boundaries?
What is the term used to describe the practice of creating electoral districts that are intentionally designed to favor one political party or group over another?
Which electoral system is characterized by the election of multiple representatives from each constituency?
What is the main advantage of a proportional representation electoral system?
What is the term used to describe the process of allocating seats in a proportional representation electoral system?
Which electoral system is characterized by the election of representatives from a single, nationwide constituency?
What is the main disadvantage of a single-member district electoral system?
Which electoral system is characterized by the election of representatives from multiple, regional constituencies?
What is the term used to describe the process of dividing a country or region into electoral districts?