Starter quiz
- Here is a formula. If the values for and are known, what is a valid first step?
- Evaluate the numerator.
- Evaluate the denominator.
- Divide the numerator by the denominator.
- Substitute in the known values. ✓
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- Here is a formula. If the values for and are known and substituted in, what is a valid next step?
- Evaluate the numerator. ✓
- Evaluate the denominator. ✓
- Divide the numerator by the denominator.
- Substitute in the known values.
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- Here is a formula. If and what does the numerator evaluate to?
- '32' ✓
- Here is a formula. If and what does the denominator evaluate to?
- '8' ✓
- Here is a formula. If and which of the following is correct?
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- Here is a formula. If and what is the value of ?
- '4' ✓
Exit quiz
- With the ______ (STV), the opinions in parliament match the strength of support in the country.
- 'Single Transferable Vote' ✓
- With the ______ (AV), your constituency gets an MP the majority support.
- 'Alternative Vote' ✓
- 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?
- '8422' ✓
- 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.)?
- '0.196' ✓
- 1 891 457 votes are cast. Under the AV system, how many votes are needed to win?
- 945 728
- 945 729 ✓
- 1 891 457
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- 7 541 980 votes are cast. Under the AV system, how many votes are needed to win?
- 3 770 990
- 3 770 991 ✓
- 7 541 980
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Key learning points
- With the Single Transferable Vote (STV) , the opinions in parliament match the strength of support in the country.
- With the Alternative Vote (AV) your constituency gets an MP the majority support
- Different systems offer different benefits for voters and officials
Common misconception
Mixing up STV and AV as both involve ranking candidates from favourite to least.
With STV, excess votes from the winning candidates are also reassigned.
Keywords
Single transferable vote (stv) - With the Single Transferable Vote (STV) , the opinions in parliament match the strength of support in the country.
Alternative vote (av) - With the Alternative Vote (AV), your constituency gets an MP the majority support.
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