Political parties and proportional voting
13 questions · Intermediate
Based on UHR’s study material about Sweden (Sverige i fokus). The material may contain value judgments and is not necessarily entirely neutral.
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How to answer
Choose the right answer about parties and how seats are shared.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a political party bring together? | People with shared ideas |
| What do the parties give voters? | Different options to choose from |
| Who can join a political party to influence its policies? | Anyone who wants to |
| What may you do together with others to push your own political ideas? | Start a new party |
| What is the period before an election when parties try to win voters called? | The election campaign |
| How do parties try to persuade voters before an election? | Through debates and campaigns |
| What are elections called where parties get seats based on their share of the votes? | Proportional elections |
| A party gets 20 percent of the votes. What share of the seats does it get? | 20 percent |
| Why do parties often need to work together? | To get a majority |
| What share of the votes nationwide does a party normally need to enter the Riksdag? | At least four percent |
| Why is there a minimum share of votes a party needs to enter the Riksdag? | To make stable majorities easier |
| Which parties often appear only in regional and municipal elections? | Parties with purely local policies |
| How many parties have seats in the Riksdag? | Eight |
Sources
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