Lesson T1.2.2

T1.2.2 Voting Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 1

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Lesson T1.2.2, Voting: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Citizenship (National Curriculum), Unit 1: Democracy and government, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the minimum voting age for UK general elections?

    • 21
    • 18
    • 25
    • 16

  2. What does a secret ballot mean?

    • Votes are counted in secret by the Speaker of the House of Commons
    • Voting is done by a show of hands in front of the returning officer
    • Voters must reveal their choice to an official at the polling station
    • Voters mark their choice privately so no one else can see how they voted

  3. Which of these is needed to vote in a UK polling station?

    • Being registered to vote at an address in the area of the polling station
    • A membership card for a political party that the voter has joined
    • A note from a local councillor who knows the voter personally
    • A letter from the monarch confirming the voter's right to take part

  4. Why was the postal vote introduced?

    • To replace all polling stations with online voting
    • To let MPs vote for other MPs
    • To allow voters to vote more than once
    • To let people vote if they cannot go to a polling station

  5. What is a 'polling card'?

    • A card that a voter must sign to become a member of Parliament
    • A card that lists the policies of a party
    • A card that tells a voter where and when to vote
    • A card used to pay for a candidate's campaign

  6. What does it mean if a voter 'spoils' a ballot paper?

    • The voter has voted for the winning candidate
    • The paper is marked incorrectly and cannot be counted
    • The voter has given the paper to a friend
    • The voter has changed their mind before voting

  7. Which voting system gives each voter one vote for one candidate in a single-member constituency?

    • Proportional representation
    • Party list voting
    • The single transferable vote
    • First past the post

  8. A pupil has just turned 18. Which of these would they be able to do in a UK general election?

    • Vote only if they belong to a party
    • Only vote if they own property
    • Stand as a candidate and vote
    • Vote only in a referendum

  9. Which of these explains why secret ballots are important?

    • They make it harder for citizens to vote
    • They stop politicians from campaigning
    • They protect voters from being pressured or intimidated
    • They allow votes to be counted without anyone checking

  10. A constituency has 40,000 voters and 25,000 vote. What is the turnout?

    • 25%
    • 40%
    • 75%
    • 62.5%

  11. Which situation describes compulsory voting?

    • Citizens must vote or face a penalty, as in Australia
    • Citizens can vote if they wish, as in the UK
    • Voters must vote by post only
    • Voters must choose a monarch every five years

  12. What is meant by a 'referendum'?

    • A vote by MPs on a bill
    • A vote by peers on a new law
    • A national vote on a single question
    • A poll of party members on a leader

  13. Which of these is a reason why some people do not vote?

    • They have been appointed as MPs and so do not need to vote in the election
    • They have been given two votes, so they choose not to use either of them
    • They feel their vote will not change the outcome or they do not trust politicians
    • They are required by law to stay at home on election day, unless they are ill

  14. Why is it important that voting takes place at regular intervals?

    • It makes sure governments remain accountable to the people
    • It means courts can change the law
    • It guarantees that all MPs stay in their seats
    • It makes the monarch choose a new government each time

  15. Which statement about the electoral register is correct?

    • It is a list of judges who can hear election cases
    • It lists people who are entitled to vote at their address
    • It lists all political party members
    • It lists every MP who has ever been elected

  16. A voter is handed a ballot paper that is not marked. What should they do?

    • Write their name on the paper instead of choosing a candidate on the list
    • Put the paper in the bin and leave the polling station without voting at all
    • Mark one cross in the box for their chosen candidate
    • Ask the Speaker to choose a candidate for them to vote for on their behalf

  17. Why do some people argue that the minimum voting age should be lowered?

    • Young people are affected by decisions and should have a say in them
    • Young people can already sit in the House of Lords, so they should be able to vote too
    • Young people pay more tax than older people and so should have more votes
    • Young people cannot vote in a referendum, which is unfair on them and their families

  18. Which of these is an advantage of postal voting?

    • It makes it harder to check that votes are genuine and properly counted
    • It means votes are counted before polling day, which speeds up the result
    • It makes voting easier for people who cannot get to a polling station
    • It removes the need for a secret ballot so that votes can be checked by officials

  19. Why is the secret ballot considered a fundamental part of a free election?

    • It prevents the monarch from voting
    • It helps voters make choices freely, without fear of pressure
    • It makes sure that all candidates win equal numbers of votes
    • It ensures that every vote counts twice

  20. Which voter behaviour would most likely reduce voter turnout?

    • Receiving a polling card through the post from the electoral office
    • Being informed about the candidates standing in their local constituency
    • Feeling that no candidate represents their views and so not voting at all
    • Talking to friends about the election and the policies of each party

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