Title: Electoral System Forum
Course: Political Studies 12 > Section: Unit 4: Elections, Governing, and Political Power

Of the four systems presented in the lesson material, which do you think is the best system of electing representatives in Canada?

The choices are:

- First past the post
- Single transferable vote
- Mixed-member proportional
- Dual-member proportional

In a 300-400 word forum post, give at least three specific reasons why your chosen electoral system is preferable. In addition, if you think a new system is preferable, discuss possible challenges that would need to be overcome in order to switch to that election system. If you use expert opinions or quotes to support your perspective, all articles and resources consulted should be listed in an informal works-cited list at the bottom of your initial post.

After you have created your own post, find two other students to respond to with two separate 100-150 word responses. In your response, don’t just say, “I agree! Great job!” Ask a question, disagree charitably, add other evidence that you saw from your own research, or counter with a different interpretation. Try to add something meaningful and insightful to the conversation so that everyone’s understanding of the topic can be increased.

Forum Post Rubric

 | Not Completed | Emerging (Unsatisfactory) | Developing (Satisfactory) | Proficient (Very Good) | Extending (Excellent)
 | 0 |  | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Initial Post | Not completed | Demonstrates an inadequate awareness of the topic. Comments may be off-topic or irrelevant. Demonstrates confused thinking. References are unreliable or not listed. | Demonstrates an adequate awareness of the topic but offers little consideration of it. Provides some relevant comments. Demonstrates organized thinking. References may not be from reliable sources, or may not be listed adequately. | Demonstrates thoughtful consideration of the topic. Provides relevant comments. Demonstrates clear and organized thinking. References are reliable and cited. | Demonstrates insightful consideration of the topic. Provides relevant and comprehensive comments. Demonstrates exceptional logic and organization. References are reliable and cited properly.
Response Posts | Not completed | Responses demonstrate a lack of comprehension of the original post or may be disrespectful. | Responses are respectful but do not add much to the conversation. | Responses are purposeful and respectful, adding to the conversation. | Responses are discerning and respectful, adding meaning and depth to the conversation.
Total:    /10 (averaged between posts)