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Elections and Electoral Systems

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Elections and electoral systems encompass voting methods, gerrymandering, and proportional representation. This hub covers party conventions, the Election Commission of India, and electoral processes. It is an important section for UPSC, state PSC, and civics polity preparation.

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Elections and Electoral Systems Questions

Multiple choice

What is the concept of 'ranked-choice voting' in campaign finance, and how does it work?

  1. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference

  2. Ranked-choice voting eliminates the need for primary elections

  3. Ranked-choice voting ensures that the winner of an election has the support of a majority of voters

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. Ranked-choice voting eliminates the need for primary elections and ensures that the winner of an election has the support of a majority of voters.