Question	Answer	Points
"Explain ""representative"" without using the word."	an elected person who speaks or acts for voters Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""constituents"" without using the word."	people represented by an elected official Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""split-ticket"" without using the word."	supporting candidates from different parties in separate races Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""majority"" without using the word."	more than half of a group or its seats Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""party line"" without using the word."	a party's official position Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""dissent"" without using the word."	to express disagreement with a group Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
Why are the 2026 elections called midterms?	They take place halfway through a presidential term. A midterm occurs halfway between presidential elections.	20
What is a reason to split a ticket?	To prefer different candidates for different offices. A voter can value candidates differently in each race.	20
What makes Spain's Senate an important exception?	Voters choose individual candidates. Spanish Senate elections allow voting for individual candidates.	20
What is true of Spanish MPs?	They are not legally bound by an imperative mandate. Spanish MPs have a free mandate, but party-group discipline exists.	20
A friend with a weak plan or a stranger with a strong plan? Give a reason and respond to another view.	Any supported choice. Award points for a clear reason and a relevant response, not for a particular opinion.	30
One group for every role or different groups? Give a reason and respond to another view.	Any supported choice. Award points for a clear reason and a relevant response, not for a particular opinion.	30