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Should we reform the voting system in the UK?

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Should we reform the voting system in the UK?”, from the unit “What are the different ways we can become involved in politics?” (Year 11 Citizenship) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Match the word to the correct definition.
  2. In a democracy, voting is important because it allows people to ___ their leaders and have a say in the laws and decisions of the country.
  3. What is the main difference between democracy and authoritarianism?
  4. Which of the following is **not** a way to get involved in politics in the UK?
  5. To be an active citizen, it’s important to understand the issues that affect your community and ___ with others to make a difference.
  6. Which of the following is true about voting?
  7. Match the word to the correct definition.
  8. Which voting system is used for general elections in the UK?
  9. In a First-Past-The-Post system, the candidate with the ___ votes in a constituency wins, even if they don’t have more than half the votes.
  10. Which of the following is a potential advantage of a proportional system?
  11. Some people believe the UK should ___ its voting system to ensure fairer representation, especially for smaller parties.
  12. Why might some people argue that the UK should not change its voting system?

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