Electoral process Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the electoral process?
To enable citizens to select their representatives and influence government policy.
True or False: Voter registration is mandatory in all countries.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the period before an election during which eligible voters can register to vote.
registration period
What is a general election?
An election in which voters choose representatives for various offices at the same time.
What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?
A primary election determines a party’s candidate, while a general election is for selecting officeholders.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What is voter suppression?
Any strategy that aims to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing specific groups of people from voting.
Multiple Choice: What is the term for a voting system where voters can rank candidates in order of preference? A) First-past-the-post B) Ranked-choice voting C) Plurality voting
B) Ranked-choice voting
What is absentee voting?
Voting by mail or in advance by those unable to attend polling places on Election Day.
True or False: The Electoral College is used in all elections in the United States.
False
What is a runoff election?
An election held to determine a winner when no candidate receives the required majority of votes.
Fill in the blank: The process of drawing district boundaries for electoral purposes is known as ______.
gerrymandering
What is the significance of voter turnout?
It indicates the level of public engagement and the legitimacy of the electoral process.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a voting method? A) Paper ballot B) Electronic voting C) Proxy voting D) Direct democracy
D) Direct democracy
What does the term ‘suffrage’ refer to?
The right to vote in political elections.
True or False: Election Day is the same in every country.
False
What is the role of an election monitor?
To oversee the election process to ensure fairness and compliance with laws.
What is a political party?
An organized group of people who share similar political ideologies and work together to influence government policy.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a legal document that outlines the rules and regulations governing an election.
election code
What is the difference between open and closed primaries?
Open primaries allow any registered voter to participate, while closed primaries restrict participation to registered party members.
