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Electoral Reform

You believe that implementing changes to the voting system will lead to fairer representation and increased political engagement among citizens.

Electoral reform is a political ideology that advocates for changes in electoral systems to improve how public desires are expressed in election results. This ideology is not confined to a specific country or region, but rather, it is a global concept that has been adopted and implemented in various forms across the world. The primary objective of electoral reform is to ensure that the electoral process is fair, transparent, and representative of the will of the people.

The history of electoral reform dates back to the 19th century, during the era of democratization in Europe. At this…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

What personal experiences have made you question the effectiveness of our current voting system?

 @9KXHRLRLibertariananswered…2mos2MO

The system is broken and promotes outdated parties who do not benefit or represent the people of this country.

 @9KXRGVFcommented…2mos2MO

The current system is flawed and supports antiquated political parties that do not serve or represent the interests of the American people space bar clicker

 @9KXHQRRLabour answered…2mos2MO

It's not a "personal" experience, but I do think that a party's vote share should be reflected in how many seats they end up with - and that clearly doesn't happen in the UK at any level.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How does the idea of proportional representation make you feel about living in a less populated area?

 @9L35DQKanswered…2mos2MO

It’s pointless voting anything other than Labour or Tory in my area.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What would your ideal voting experience involve to make it more engaging and memorable?

 @9KMWNXRLiberal Democratanswered…2mos2MO

Enable electronic voting, more clear communication and information about who your options are and what the are standing for and open up the voting system to the whole population not just citizens. Also any vote that is later found to have been highly influence by lies / non-truth so be voided and re-run with fact clarification, it should be illegal and a criminal offence for politicians to lie

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How does the idea of changing who can vote alter your perspective on future elections?

 @9KCCM44answered…3mos3MO

I think FPTP is an awful system to use, however, a more proportional representation wouldn't be any better as they system they have in Ireland is equally rubbish

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

If your favorite celebrity ran for office, what qualities would be most important to you, regardless of their fame?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

If elections were made more accessible through reform, do you think that would affect voter turnout, and is that important?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Would you feel more empowered if you could directly vote on major policies rather than for representatives, and why?

 @9J8N6FRanswered…4mos4MO

Yes, I'd feel much better. Plenty of political parties have policies that I agree with and don't agree with. I'd rather be able to vote for individual policies. There representatives of the people, so let the people have a voice too.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

If you were writing a novel, how might you incorporate the idea of election integrity into the plot?

 @9L5TPXSanswered…2mos2MO

Create a Dystopian Fiction on what the idea of election is not

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

How likely are you to talk to your friends about voting, and why?

 @9HKHVMVanswered…5mos5MO

Not much, but would encourage it as democracy is alright.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

What would make you feel more connected to the political process: transparency, simplicity, or something else?

 @9L3PFTTanswered…2mos2MO

Fairness, things should reflect public opinion. Simplicity arguments feel extremely condescending. I am capable of understanding the concept of "rank things in a list"

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

If you found out that a particular voting system would significantly benefit the environment, would that influence your support for it?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How might integrating aspects of a favorite team sport, like fairness and team spirit, into an electoral process affect your engagement?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

What impact do you think celebrating an 'Election Day' as a significant event would have on younger generations' voting habits?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How might the music or art world differ if fans voted on which songs or pieces became popular, like in a democratic system?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Imagine you're at a crossroads where one path represents the current voting system and the other electoral reform; which path do you take and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

If you could relate the importance of voting to an aspect of your daily life, what comparison would you draw?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Recall a time you were in the minority opinion; how would electoral reform have changed that situation?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How do you think our daily choices would change if they were influenced by a collective decision-making process?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If you could cast votes on environmental policies affecting your city, how would that affect your engagement with local politics?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If you had to explain the importance of voting to a younger sibling, what analogy would you use?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How does the concept of a secret ballot make you feel in terms of privacy and expression?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What kind of energy do you think would be created by having debates or discussions in schools before an election?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How might the atmosphere in a voting booth change if you felt your vote directly influenced key issues?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What emotions would you feel if you discovered that the outcome of an election was significantly different from what polls predicted?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

In what ways does the representation of politicians in movies and TV shows influence your expectations of real politicians?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

If art and music influenced voting behavior, what kind of creations would you want to see?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How would reducing the voting age to 16 impact society's future, in your opinion?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

What are your thoughts on online petitions and their impact on real-world policy changes?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Would you be more interested in politics if campaign promises were legally binding?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Is there a country whose electoral system you admire and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

If you had one question to ask a political leader about how our elections are run, what would it be?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Do you feel that political debates change any minds, or are they just entertainment?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Would having a 'none of the above' option on the ballot change how you feel about voting?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

What emotions do you associate with the process of casting a vote, and how does that influence your likelihood to participate?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

If you could redesign the ballot to better reflect your values and interests, what would it look like?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How does the thought of being able to vote on matters directly through a smartphone app affect your view of political engagement?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

In what ways do you think the success of a YouTube video or TikTok correlates with principles found in electoral systems?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How might your social media feeds change if content was pushed to you based on a popularity vote by your peers?