Election Knowledge Quiz

In the context of an election, what is an "elector"?

• A person running for office

• A political party's leader

• A person who is eligible to vote

• A member of the electoral commission

What is a "constituency" in an election?

• The main office of a political party

• A geographical area represented by an elected official

• The total number of votes cast in an election

• A meeting where candidates debate

Which of the following is a factor that can significantly affect the results of an election?

• The color of the ballot paper

• The order in which candidates' names appear on the ballot

• The performance of the economy

• The weather on election day

Which of these is a factor that might decrease voter turnout in an election?

• Mandatory voting laws

• Easy access to polling stations

• A strong sense of civic duty

• A feeling that one's vote doesn't matter

What is the "First-Past-the-Post" (FPTP) electoral system?

• A system where votes are counted electronically

• A system where the party with the most seats in the country wins

• A system where seats are allocated based on the proportion of votes received nationally

• A system where voters rank candidates in order of preference

What is "gerrymandering"?

• The process of counting votes accurately

• The illegal act of voting more than once

• The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one political party

• The process of registering voters

The main goal of gerrymandering is to:

• Ensure fair representation for all voters

• Increase voter turnout in specific areas

• Create safe seats for a particular party or candidate

• Make elections more competitive

What is a "floating voter"?

• A voter who is not registered to vote

• A voter who consistently supports the same political party

• A voter who is undecided or open to voting for different parties

• A voter who votes by mail

Floating voters are often considered important because:

• They always vote for the winning party.

• They can significantly influence the outcome of an election.

• They are the most informed voters.

• They are the easiest to persuade.

What is a "coalition government"?

• A government formed by a single political party that wins a majority of seats

• A government formed by two or more political parties working together

• A government that is in power for a very short period of time

• A government that has lost the confidence of the parliament