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Voting systems

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Voting systems”, from the unit “Thinking critically with maths” (Year 9 Maths) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Here is a formula. If the values for a, b, c and d are known, what is a valid first step?
  2. Here is a formula. If the values for a, b, c and d are known and substituted in, what is a valid next step?
  3. Here is a formula. If a = 5, b = 7, c = 19 and d = 11 what does the numerator evaluate to?
  4. Here is a formula. If a = 5, b = 7, c = 19 and d = 11 what does the denominator evaluate to?
  5. Here is a formula. If a = 5, b = 7, c = 19 and d = 11 which of the following is correct?
  6. Here is a formula. If a = 5, b = 7, c = 19 and d = 11 what is the value of h?
  7. With the ___ (STV), the opinions in parliament match the strength of support in the country.
  8. With the ___ (AV), your constituency gets an MP the majority support.
  9. If the quota of votes to be elected is 34 561 and a candidate receives 42 983 votes, how many votes are reassigned under random selection?
  10. If the quota of votes to be elected is 34 561 and a candidate receives 42 983 votes, under fractional transfers how much is a reassigned vote worth (to 3 d.p.)?
  11. 1 891 457 votes are cast. Under the AV system, how many votes are needed to win?
  12. 7 541 980 votes are cast. Under the AV system, how many votes are needed to win?

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