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TOPIC INFO – CUET PG (Political Science)
SUB-TOPIC INFO – Comparative Politics
CONTENT TYPE – Short Notes
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1. INTRODUCTION
2. ELECTORAL PROCESS IN THE UK
2.1. Electoral Systems
2.2. Plurality Voting and Party Representation
3. ELECTORAL PROCESS IN THE UNITED STATES
4. ELECTORAL PROCESS IN CHINA
5. KEY TERMS
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Electoral Systems
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS OF THIS TOPIC
1. What does ‘mandate’ in a democracy refer to?
A. A representative’s personal opinion
B. The will or authorization of the electorate towards their representative
C. The election commission’s approval
D. The monarch’s decree
2. Accountability in democratic systems is primarily the capacity of constituents to:
A. Petition the government
B. Reward or authorize representatives
C. Abolish parliament
D. Elect the judiciary
3. Which chamber in the UK Parliament is entirely appointive?
A. House of Commons
B. House of Lords
C. Scottish Parliament
D. London Assembly
4. How is the Prime Minister of the UK selected?
A. Direct public election
B. Leader of the majority party in the House of Commons
C. Appointment by the Monarch alone
D. By the House of Lords