1. How many seats are there in the UK Parliament (House of Commons), and how many are needed for a majority?
650 / 326
700 / 351
600 / 301
550 / 276
In which country is voting compulsory, and citizens can be fined for not voting?
Australia
Iceland
The USA
The UK
How old was the youngest elected mayor in the United States?
18
25
30
21
Which unusual method has been used to break a tie in elections in the UK?
recounting the votes
rock-paper-scissors
drawing straws
a coin toss
In Hungary, how many rounds are there in parliamentary elections today?
one
three
depends on the turnout
two
Which animal once “ran” in a satirical US election campaign?
a dog
a cat
a pig
a racoon
In the UK, what is the name of the official who supervises elections in a constituency?
Vote Manager
Electoral Judge
Polling Chief
Returning Officer
What percentage of votes did the “None of the Above” option receive in some protest elections in the US (approximate peak cases)?
Around 20%
Around 5%
Around 25%
Around 10%
In Hungary, what is the minimum voting age?
21
18
16
17
Which country once had a candidate win an election by just ONE vote?
New Zealand
USA
UK
Canada
What unusual item have voters used to protest elections in some countries?
shoes
coins
Blank ballots
bananas
In the United States, on which day are federal elections traditionally held?
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Second Wednesday of November
First Monday of November
Last Tuesday of October
In the UK, candidates are allowed to have which of these funny or unusual names on the ballot?
Only formal names
Nicknames only
Any legally registered name
Only party-approved names
In Hungary, what happens if turnout is too low in a referendum?
The result is still valid
Parliament decides the outcome
It is automatically repeated
The referendum is invalid
Which famous British election tradition involves candidates standing on stage wearing rosettes while results are announced—often alongside joke candidates?
Victory Assembly
Election Parade
Ballot Show
Declaration Ceremony
What is “gerrymandering”?
Counting votes incorrectly
Buying votes illegally
Manipulating district boundaries for advantage
Voting twice
