When there are more than two candidates, plurality vote leads to a minority win _____.

1. fairly often
2. rarely
3. never
4. always

What is the problem with plurality when some candidates are similar in nature?

1. The second and third preferences of voters are not considered.
2. The emotional preferences are not considered.
3. The candidate with the most votes wins even if their position is not the most popular.
4. The candidates compete against each other.

How should a two-thirds vote be done?

1. By a show of hands.
2. By a standing vote.
3. By a serpentine vote
4. By a voice vote

What is the major disadvantage of a two-thirds vote requirement?

1. A minority controls.
2. The rights of the minority are not protected.
3. Vote counting takes a long time.
4. Discussion of issues is more complicated.

A two-thirds vote is usually used to _____.

1.   ?    protect the rights of the minority
2.   ?    protect the rights of the majority
3.   ?    ensure stability in the organization
4.   ?    control the assembly

What vote counting fractions are possible?

1.   ?    Only a majority and two-thirds.
2.   ?    Any fraction that an organization finds appropriate.
3.   ?    Two-thirds and four-fifths only.
4.   ?    Only a majority is allowed.

What is a double majority vote?

1.   ?    When two different groups must both pass an item.
2.   ?    When the votes necessary to pass are twice the number against.
3.   ?    When a measure must be passed twice by the same body.
4.   ?    There is no such thing.

What organization uses a system similar to a double majority system?

1. The United States Government.
2. Most State Governments.
3. The British Government on all issues.
4. Many national governments around the world.

What is the order of voting in a double majority vote?

1.   ?    The individuals and then the caucuses.
2.   ?    The caucuses and then the individuals.
3.   ?    Both groups at the same time.
4.   ?    At the discretion of the chair.

What vote is required in a double majority vote?

1.   ?    A majority from both groups.
2.   ?    A total of a majority.
3.   ?    An average of a majority.
4.   ?    An absolute majority.

Which of the following is not a proper protocol for voting?

1. Preferential vote
2. The Borda count
3. The Condorcet method
4. Approval vote

What is a Minimum Complement Vote?

1.   ?    That a minimum number of votes must be cast in favor of a motion before it can be passed.
2.   ?    That a minimum number of voters must vote in the vote.
3.   ?    That there must be a certain number of votes greater for than against.
4.   ?    That no more than the number listed may vote for a motion.

Which of the following is not a common way of calculating a Minimum Complement of Votes?

1. Majority of those present
2. Majority of the entire membership
3. Majority of the quorum
4. Unanimity of those present

If a unanimity of all those present is required, which of the following defeats a proposal?

1. One vote against.
2. An abstention.
3. An absence.
4. Nothing can defeat a motion.

What is the process of choosing a person for office or a position?

1.   ?    An election
2.   ?    A nomination
3.   ?    A teller
4.   ?    A scrutineer

What is the process of choosing a person or persons to run for an office?

1.   ?    A nomination
2.   ?    An election
3.   ?    A teller
4.   ?    A scrutineer

What is a person who counts votes?

1.   ?    A teller
2.   ?    An election
3.   ?    A nomination
4.   ?    A scrutineer

What is a person who witnesses the counting of votes for a candidate?

1.   ?    A scrutineer
2.   ?    A teller
3.   ?    An election
4.   ?    A nomination

What is a system that requires a voter to rank all candidates or choices on one ballot?

1.   ?    Preferential voting
2.   ?    Drawing lots
3.   ?    Approval voting
4.   ?    Borda count

What is a system that allows a voter to cast as many votes as there are candidates?

1.   ?    Approval voting
2.   ?    Borda count
3.   ?    Preferential voting
4.   ?    Drawing lots