Lesson T1.2.2
T1.2.2 Voting Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is the minimum voting age for UK general elections?
- 21
- 18
- 25
- 16
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What ensures that a voter's choice remains completely private?
- Open ballot
- Proxy vote
- Public vote
- Secret ballot
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What must a person be before voting in a UK polling station?
- Registered
- Employed
- Property owner
- Taxpayer
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Why was the postal vote system introduced for UK elections?
- Cheaper voting
- Public privacy
- Faster counting
- Remote voting
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What document tells a voter where and when to vote?
- Ballot receipt
- Voter passport
- Polling card
- Electoral licence
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What happens to a ballot paper that has been marked incorrectly?
- Double vote
- Spoilt ballot
- Valid vote
- Provisional vote
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Which voting system is used for UK general elections?
- Alternative vote
- Single transferable vote
- Proportional representation
- First past the post
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What is the minimum age to stand as a candidate in a UK general election?
- 25 years
- 16 years
- 18 years
- 21 years
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What is the main benefit of using a secret ballot?
- Speeds counting
- Increases turnout
- Prevents intimidation
- Reduces cost
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A constituency has 40,000 voters and 25,000 vote. What is the turnout?
- 25%
- 40%
- 75%
- 62.5%
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What type of voting system requires citizens to vote or face a fine?
- Compulsory voting
- Voluntary voting
- Forced suffrage
- Mandatory poll
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What is the term for a national vote on a single specific question?
- General election
- By-election
- Referendum
- Local poll
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Which term describes a lack of interest or participation in elections?
- Voter burnout
- Voter suppression
- Voter apathy
- Voter fraud
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Why must general elections take place at regular fixed intervals?
- Ensure accountability
- Lower expenses
- Simplify laws
- Reduce taxation
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What name is given to the official list of people entitled to vote?
- Citizen index
- Electoral register
- Census list
- Tax database
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What should a voter mark in the box on a standard ballot paper?
- Percentage sign
- Tick mark
- Single cross
- Your initials
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What is a key argument used by supporters of lowering the voting age?
- Political representation
- Administrative efficiency
- Economic growth
- Compulsory voting
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What is a major advantage of postal voting?
- Guaranteed secrecy
- Instant results
- Increased accessibility
- Mandatory participation
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Why is the secret ballot considered fundamental in a free election?
- Reduces campaign costs
- Prevents voter intimidation
- Guarantees high turnout
- Speeds up counting
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Which voter behaviour reduces overall voter turnout?
- Tactical voting
- Postal voting
- Apathy
- Voter registration
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