Supplementary Vote

In the UK, where is the supplementary vote system most commonly used?

• In presidential elections
• In local elections
• In parliamentary elections
• In national elections

What happens to the second choice votes in the second round of counting?

• They are not counted
• They are redistributed to other candidates
• They are added to the first choice votes
• They are eliminated

How many choices do voters have in the supplementary vote system?

• Four
• One
• Two
• Three

Which of the following is a correct statement about the supplementary vote system?

• It is used to elect multiple candidates
• It is used in national elections in the UK
• It is designed to produce a winner with an overall majority
• It requires voters to rank all candidates

What is the purpose of the supplementary vote system?

• To produce a winner with an overall majority
• To elect multiple candidates
• To allow voters to rank candidates
• To eliminate candidates with the least votes

What is the purpose of the second round of counting in the supplementary vote system?

• To give candidates a second chance
• To allow voters to change their first choice
• To determine the winner with an overall majority
• To eliminate all but two candidates

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective for the supplementary vote system?

• Compare the supplementary vote system to other voting systems
• Reflect on the effectiveness of the supplementary vote system in producing a winner with an overall majority
• Identify the number of rounds in the supplementary vote system
• Argue for or against the use of the supplementary vote system in elections

What happens to the candidates who do not make it to the second round of counting in the supplementary vote system?

• They are given a consolation prize
• They are eliminated
• They are automatically elected
• They are allowed to run again in future elections

What is the difference between an overall majority and a simple majority in the context of the supplementary vote system?

• An overall majority requires first choice votes, while a simple majority requires a combination of first and second choice votes
• An overall majority requires a combination of first and second choice votes, while a simple majority only requires first choice votes
• An overall majority requires the most votes, while a simple majority requires 50%+ of the votes
• An overall majority requires 50%+ of the votes, while a simple majority only requires the most votes

Which of the following is NOT a step in the supplementary vote system?

• First round of counting
• Second round of counting
• Elimination of candidates
• Third round of counting