Ch 3 Test Review: Voting Methods

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What is a majority in an election with 51 voters?

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A majority requires more than half of the votes, which is 26 votes.

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How is the BORDA COUNT method scored?

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In the BORDA COUNT method, points are assigned as follows: 4 points for 1st place, 3 points for 2nd place, 2 points for 3rd place, and 1 point for 4th place.

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What is the outcome of a Pairwise Comparison between candidates B and E if B receives 19 votes and E receives 24 votes?

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E wins with 24 votes.

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How many votes are needed to win using plurality with elimination in an election with 45 total votes?

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23 votes are needed to win.

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What does it mean for a candidate to win by majority?

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A candidate wins by majority if they receive more than half of the total votes.

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Define plurality voting.

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Plurality voting is a voting system in which the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve a majority.

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What is the purpose of the BORDA COUNT method?

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The BORDA COUNT method is used to rank candidates based on voters' preferences, allowing for a more nuanced outcome than simple plurality.

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Explain the concept of Pairwise Comparison in voting.

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Pairwise Comparison involves comparing candidates head-to-head to determine which candidate is preferred by more voters.

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What happens in plurality voting if no candidate receives a majority?

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If no candidate receives a majority in plurality voting, the candidate with the most votes wins.

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What is the significance of a tie in voting?

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A tie in voting means that two or more candidates received the same number of votes, which may require a tiebreaker to determine the winner.