Understanding the UK Election System

Understanding the UK Election System

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

Used 1+ times

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The video discusses the UK election results, highlighting the disparity between votes received and seats won by parties. It explains the local vs national election divide and critiques the First Past the Post system for its misrepresentation. The video argues for voting system reform to ensure fair representation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the vote did the Blue party receive, and how many seats did they secure in parliament?

13% of the vote and no seats

37% of the vote and 51% of the seats

8% of the vote and 1% of the seats

30% of the vote and 36% of the seats

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the UK divided for the purpose of elections?

Into counties with three MPs each

Into cities with two MPs each

Into constituencies with one MP each

Into regions with multiple MPs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major issue with citizens' understanding of their MPs?

They know both their MP and party

They know the party but not their MP

They know their MP but not their party

They know neither their MP nor party

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the misrepresentation error in the UK parliament?

47% percentage points

30% percentage points

13% percentage points

5% percentage points

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key flaw of the 'First Past the Post' voting system?

It ensures proportional representation

It favors smaller parties

It only works with two choices

It works well with multiple parties

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do citizens continue to vote for smaller parties despite the system's flaws?

They prefer larger parties

They are unaware of the system

They are forced to vote this way

They want diverse representation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the argument of those satisfied with the current election system?

The system is broken

The system needs minor tweaks

The system is working fine

The system is outdated

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