Conducting Campaigns in Elections

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What is the primary purpose of a campaign in an electoral system?

To ensure openness and honesty in the electoral process
To intimidate or coerce voters to vote for a candidate
To seek to convince voters to vote for a candidate and their party (correct)
To convince voters to vote for a particular party

What is canvassing in the context of campaigning?

Holding public meetings to address voters
Visiting people's homes and talking to individuals in the streets (correct)
Advertising on social media and blogs
Producing a party manifesto

Why are rules and guidelines necessary for campaigning?

To limit the number of candidates who can campaign
To prevent candidates from campaigning in certain areas or to specific groups
To ensure candidates only campaign in urban areas
To ensure openness and honesty, and avoid unacceptable behavior (correct)

What is the purpose of a party manifesto?

To outline a party's assessment of issues in the country and the changes they plan to make if elected (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of political parties in monitoring their performance?

To assess their past performance and progress through a campaign (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should candidates refrain from during a campaign?

Libel and slander, which are written or pictorial statements that unjustly seek to damage someone's reputation (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a First Past the Post electoral system, what determines the winner of a seat in parliament?

The candidate with the highest vote (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a party nominating candidates?

To represent the party in a constituency (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what country is Proportional Representation used as an electoral system?

Guyana (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a parliamentary election in a First Past the Post electoral system?

The party with the most candidates winning their seats wins the election (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a candidate campaigning in a constituency?

To win a seat in parliament (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is a country divided in a First Past the Post electoral system?

Into constituencies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for laws restricting campaign fundraising?

To prevent the 'buying' of candidates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of limiting the amount of money spent during a campaign?

To ensure a level playing field for all candidates (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the threshold for disclosing contributions in the Representation of the People Act?

EC$ 25,000 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of expenditure for political parties during election campaigns?

Television, radio, and newspaper advertisements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of non-compliance with the Representation of the People Act?

Sanctions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals and firms contribute to multiple political parties?

To support their preferred candidates (C) Signup and view all the answers