Iraq Irbil Election Security Voting

Iraq Irbil Election Security Voting

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the arrival of voters from the Ministry of Interior and Peshmerga forces at designated polling stations in Kurdistan. It highlights the security measures implemented by the Erbil Police Directorate to ensure safe elections. The introduction of electronic stamping to prevent fraud is noted, along with some challenges faced due to staffing issues. The voting process is seen as a test before the general elections, with high participation indicating a desire for change. However, the political scene in Kurdistan is influenced by internal and external ethnic balances.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time did the voters from the Ministry of Interior and Peshmerga forces start arriving at the polling stations?

At 5 AM

At 8 AM

At 7 AM

At 6 AM

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the Erbil Police Directorate during the elections?

Providing security for polling stations

Organizing voter lists

Counting votes

Distributing election materials

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new technology did the High Electoral Commission use to prevent election fraud?

Online voting systems

Facial recognition software

Electronic stamping devices

Biometric voting machines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the criticisms mentioned regarding the election process?

Inadequate security measures

Insufficient number of commission staff

Lack of voter turnout

Poor organization of polling stations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the high voter turnout in the special elections indicate according to some people?

Indifference towards the election process

A desire for change in Kurdistan

A lack of interest in politics

Support for the current government