
Objective: This worksheet aims to familiarize students with various electoral systems used in democratic countries, particularly within the EU and the USA, enabling them to understand their mechanisms, advantages, and disadvantages.
Content and methods: The worksheet initiates learning through a chat dialogue between two teenagers, introducing basic concepts of electoral systems. It then provides a detailed infobox explaining different systems such as Proportional Representation, Majoritarian Voting, Mixed-Member Proportional Representation, Single Transferable Vote, and Block Voting. The worksheet includes specific case studies of three EU member states to illustrate the application of these systems in real-world contexts. Students are tasked with filling out a table to compare and contrast the political situations and electoral systems of these countries, identifying similarities and differences. Additionally, it presents information on the US electoral system for comparative analysis. Finally, a quiz assesses comprehension of the various electoral systems discussed.
Competencies:
- Reading comprehension
- Comparative analysis
- Understanding of political systems
- Critical thinking and evaluation
Target group: 8th-10th grade
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