Some examples from this set of practice questions
1.
Describe a single-member plurality system.
Answer: An election system for choosing members of the legislature in which the winner is the candidate who receives the most votes, even if the candidate does not receive a majority of the votes
2.
Describe a proportional representation system.
Answer: An election system for a legislature in which citizens vote for parties, rather than individuals, and parties are represented in the legislature according to the percentage of the vote they receive
3.
What is a primary election?
Answer: An election by a plurality vote to select a party\'s nominee for a seat in congress
4.
The president\'s party usually __ seats in congress during midterm elections
Answer: Loses
5.
How long are senators\' terms?
Answer: 6 years
6.
How long are terms for members of the house of representatives?
Answer: 2 years
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