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Cause & Effect: Gerrymandering?
Cause: Drawing district lines to favor one party. Effect: Distorted election outcomes.
Cause & Effect: Restricting Ballot Access?
Cause: Regime wants to control election outcomes. Effect: Limits power of opposition parties.
Cause & Effect: Easy Voter Registration?
Cause: Desire to increase citizen participation. Effect: Higher voter turnout.
Cause & Effect: FPTP system?
Cause: Simple electoral system. Effect: Stable majority governments (potentially).
Cause & Effect: PR system?
Cause: Desire for proportional representation. Effect: Coalition governments (potentially).
Cause & Effect: Social Movements?
Cause: Desire for social/political change. Effect: Change public opinion, influence policy.
Cause & Effect: Interest Groups?
Cause: Advocate for specific issues. Effect: Influence policy through lobbying.
Cause & Effect: Pluralist system?
Cause: Open access to policymakers. Effect: More democratic process, potential gridlock.
Cause & Effect: Corporatist system?
Cause: Gov't works closely with select groups. Effect: Efficient policymaking, less democratic outcomes.
Cause & Effect: One-Party System?
Cause: Regime wants to maintain absolute control. Effect: Limited political competition, restricted citizen participation.
Define 'Elections'.
Formal process of voting to select individuals for office.
What is 'Proportional Representation'?
A system where the number of seats a party wins directly reflects their share of the vote.
Define 'Plurality'.
The most votes win, even if not a majority.
What is a 'Party'?
A group with similar ideologies seeking to influence public policy.
Define 'Interest Groups'.
Organizations that advocate for specific issues and try to shape policy.
What is 'Corporatism'?
A system where the government, businesses, and labor collaborate.
Define 'First Past the Post'.
The candidate with the most votes in a district wins.
What is a 'Mixed System'?
Combines elements of FPTP and PR.
Define 'Ballot Access'.
Who gets to run? What are the requirements?
What is 'Gerrymandering'?
Drawing district lines to favor one party.
FPTP vs. PR: Key differences?
FPTP: Single-member districts, plurality wins. PR: Seats allocated proportionally to vote share.
Plurality vs. Majority: What's the difference?
Plurality: Most votes win. Majority: More than half the votes win.
Social Movements vs. Interest Groups: Key differences?
Social Movements: Broad, informal, large-scale change. Interest Groups: Specific, organized, specific issues.
Pluralism vs. Corporatism: What are the main differences?
Pluralism: Competition, open access. Corporatism: Cooperation, limited access.
Two-Party vs. Multi-Party Systems: Key differences?
Two-Party: Two major parties dominate. Multi-Party: Multiple parties compete.
Dominant Party vs. One-Party Systems: Key differences?
Dominant Party: One party controls power for a long time. One-Party: Only one party is legally allowed.
UK Electoral System vs. Mexico Electoral System: Key differences?
UK: FPTP. Mexico: Mixed system (FPTP and PR).
Campaign Finance in Some Countries vs. Other Countries: Key differences?
Some countries have limits on campaign spending, while others do not.
Voter Registration in Some Countries vs. Other Countries: Key differences?
Some countries have automatic registration, while others require citizens to register themselves.
Russia Electoral System vs. Nigeria Electoral System: Key differences?
Russia: Elections heavily controlled. Nigeria: Issues with voter registration, electoral violence.