10 Questions
What is the electoral threshold?
The minimum percentage of votes a political party must achieve to secure representation in a legislative body
What is the dictator's dilemma?
The challenge faced by authoritarian leaders in maintaining control while avoiding actions that could lead to regime instability
What is vertical accountability?
Mechanisms that hold government institutions accountable to citizens (e.g., elections)
What is essentialism?
The belief that certain characteristics or identities have inherent, fixed qualities
What is a natural experiment?
A research design where variations in conditions or policies occur naturally, providing opportunities to study their effects as if in a controlled experiment
What is the Single Transferable Vote electoral system?
An electoral system where voters rank multiple candidates and preferences are transferred until candidates meet a required threshold
What is essentialism?
The belief that certain characteristics or identities have inherent, fixed qualities
What is horizontal accountability?
Mechanisms that ensure accountability among branches of government and institutions
What is the Dictator's Dilemma?
The challenge faced by authoritarian leaders in maintaining control while avoiding actions that could lead to regime instability
What is a natural experiment in research design?
A research design where variations in conditions or policies occur naturally, providing opportunities to study their effects as if in a controlled experiment
Test your knowledge of electoral systems, proportional representation, and political theory with this quiz. Explore the concepts of Single Transferable Vote, Electoral Threshold, and Essentialism vs. Constructivism.
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