What is electoral rigging?
a) A fair and transparent election process
b) Manipulation of the election process to favor a particular candidate or party
c) A method to increase voter turnout
d) A strategy to educate voters about elections
Which of the following is an example of electoral fraud?
a) Holding free and fair elections
b) Counting votes accurately
c) Stuffing ballot boxes with fake votes
d) Encouraging public participation in elections
Which tactic is often used in voter suppression?
a) Encouraging voter registration
b) Providing free transport to polling stations
c) Imposing strict voter ID laws to disenfranchise certain groups
d) Ensuring fair media coverage of candidates
What is gerrymandering?
a) The fair division of electoral districts
b) Manipulating district boundaries to favor a particular party
c) A method of increasing voter participation
d) A way to ensure equal representation for all
Which of the following is a common method of election manipulation?
a) Allowing international observers to monitor elections
b) Limiting voter access to polling stations in opposition strongholds
c) Educating the public on voting rights
d) Implementing strict election monitoring policies
Which organization often monitors elections for fairness and transparency?
a) FIFA
b) United Nations
c) World Bank
d) Greenpeace
Which of the following is an example of vote buying?
a) Encouraging people to vote based on policies
b) Distributing money or goods to influence voters’ choices
c) Running a fair election campaign
d) Holding debates to inform voters
What is the term for tampering with electronic voting machines?
a) Digital democracy
b) E-rigging
c) Fair voting
d) Election hacking
Which country has faced allegations of foreign interference in its elections in recent years?
a) Switzerland
b) Canada
c) United States
d) Iceland
What is the purpose of election observers?
a) To rig elections for the ruling party
b) To ensure free and fair elections
c) To prevent voter turnout
d) To promote fake news about elections
Which of the following is a sign of election fraud?
a) High voter turnout
b) Discrepancies between exit polls and official results
c) Transparent vote counting
d) Presence of international election monitors
What is a “ghost voter”?
a) A person who legally registers to vote
b) A voter who has passed away but is still listed on electoral rolls
c) A voter who casts a ballot in person
d) A person who chooses not to vote
Which of the following is an example of intimidation in elections?
a) Allowing voters to cast ballots freely
b) Threatening voters to make them vote a certain way
c) Providing voter education programs
d) Running a fair campaign
What is ballot stuffing?
a) Casting legitimate votes
b) Placing multiple fraudulent ballots in the ballot box
c) Counting votes in the presence of observers
d) Holding fair elections
Which role does the media play in election manipulation?
a) Promoting accurate and balanced election coverage
b) Spreading misinformation to influence voter opinions
c) Encouraging civic engagement
d) Educating voters about the candidates
How can technology be used to prevent election fraud?
a) By eliminating electronic voting
b) By implementing blockchain technology in elections
c) By banning online voter registration
d) By increasing manual vote counting
What is the purpose of voter ID laws?
a) To prevent voter fraud
b) To make voting more difficult for marginalized groups
c) To eliminate voting rights
d) To stop people from learning about elections
What is a consequence of electoral fraud?
a) Increased public trust in democracy
b) Political instability and civil unrest
c) Stronger democratic institutions
d) Greater voter participation
What is the impact of fake news on elections?
a) It helps voters make informed decisions
b) It spreads misinformation and manipulates public opinion
c) It ensures fair media coverage
d) It increases trust in democratic institutions
What is the effect of money in politics?
a) It ensures fair competition among candidates
b) It can lead to corruption and influence election outcomes
c) It has no impact on elections
d) It promotes equal opportunities for all candidates
Which agency investigates election fraud in the United States?
a) CIA
b) Federal Election Commission (FEC)
c) NASA
d) FDA
What is a common form of election manipulation in authoritarian regimes?
a) Free press coverage
b) Multiple-party participation
c) Vote rigging and suppression
d) Transparent election processes
Which of the following can help reduce electoral fraud?
a) Lack of election monitoring
b) Increased transparency in the voting process
c) Restricting independent observers
d) Suppressing media coverage
What is the purpose of a secret ballot?
a) To allow authorities to track voters’ choices
b) To ensure voter privacy and prevent intimidation
c) To make elections more complicated
d) To control election results
Which of the following is a major risk of electronic voting?
a) Faster vote counting
b) Increased potential for hacking and fraud
c) Reduced election costs
d) Greater public trust
