The electoral system
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write the difference between “universal” and “equal” in one sentence each.
Universal – all eligible citizens take part; equal – each vote counts the same.
2
Ask an adult in your family what they saw at a polling station and write it in 3 sentences.
The answer is personal; it may mention secret voting and list checking.
3
Why is an election not enough alone to guarantee democracy? Write briefly.
Because free choice, openness and guaranteed rights are also needed.
4
Invent 3 fair rules for a class election.
For example: one vote, a secret paper ballot, an open count.