
Understanding Elections and Referendums
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Social Studies, History, Civics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of an electorate in an election?
To oversee the counting of votes
To organize the election process
To vote for their desired candidates
To be elected into office
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do elections help in holding the government accountable?
By allowing citizens to directly implement policies
By enabling citizens to vote out leaders who do not fulfill promises
By providing financial support to government projects
By ensuring that all government officials are elected for life
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the key functions of elections in a democracy?
To eliminate the need for political parties
To provide legitimacy to the government
To ensure a single party remains in power indefinitely
To reduce the number of candidates in elections
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a direct election, how are leaders chosen?
By the previous government appointing them
By a random selection process
By a select group of officials
By the citizens voting directly for their leaders
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes an indirect election from a direct election?
Leaders are chosen by a lottery system
There is no voting involved
Citizens vote directly for their leaders
An electoral college or parliament votes on behalf of citizens
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is a by-election typically held?
When a candidate wins by a large margin
When there is a tie between candidates
When a new political party is formed
When an officeholder is disqualified, resigns, or dies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What triggers a run-off election?
When a candidate withdraws from the race
When no candidate wins an absolute majority
When all candidates receive equal votes
When there is a dispute over election results
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