10 Questions
In non-proportional systems, parties are not rewarded in proportion to the share of the vote they obtain. Which of the following represents a non-proportional system?
First-past-the-post system
Which of the following is a potential danger of having an extensive scope of electoral seats in a political system?
Low quality of choice
What is the primary concern of franchise in a democratic system?
Eligibility and qualification for voters
Which group is typically excluded from suffrage in most democratic systems?
Criminals, insane, and non-citizen residents
What principle guides proportional representation systems?
Party representation
What is the defining institution of modern democracy according to Katz (1997)?
The electoral process
In a democracy, voters are considered to be:
Masters of the electoral process
What role do elections serve in a democracy?
To provide accountability to winning candidates
In terms of scope, what does 'scope' refer to?
The number of political seats subject to electoral contests
If Country A has a greater number of electoral seats, should it be considered as more democratic than the other?
No, because scope does not equate to democracy
This quiz delves into the pivotal role of elections in modern democracy, as outlined by Katz (1997). It analyzes the electoral process and its correlation with representative democracy, emphasizing the accountability of winning candidates. Gain insights into the defining institution of modern democracy through this quiz.
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