Civics Quest #2 Voting and Elections

Question 1

What are the advantages of First Past the Poll?

Answer 1

One person wins all, easy to decide and no redraw.

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of First Past the Poll?

Answer 2

• Most ppl vote on losing parties
• So it discourages ppl to vote = less voter turnout
• Minority rules the majority

Question 3

What are the advantages of Proportional Representation?

Answer 3

• # of voters = # of seats in parliament
• Means more diversity and better political understanding
• More ideas

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of Proportional Representation?

Answer 4

• Unstable governments

- Difficult to make decisions

Question 5

What are the advantages of raising the voting age?

Answer 5

• Government will consider concerns of young ppl
• Expand diversity of opinions
• Teen can already perform adult responsibilities

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of lowering the voting age?

Answer 6

• Lack of understanding of politics (no experience)
• Maturity lacking
• Easily persuaded

Question 7

What are 3 points of election history that can relate to you?

Answer 7

1. Chinese Canadians can vote (1947)
2. Japanese Canadians can vote (1949)
3. Eighteen yr old Canadian citizens can vote in federal elections (1987)