10Q-Ci1 Voter Turnout Feedback

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Question:
Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

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6 marks

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4450 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 6/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have high voter turnout for the benefit of democracy.A perfect opening that frames the entire answer around a core concept. This is because a government who won by a low voter turnout would not have been chosen by majority of the country.Excellent. You have clearly and accurately explained the problem of a government lacking a popular mandate. This further questions the legitimacy of this government.Superb use of the key term 'legitimacy'. This shows high-level understanding. Also, a low voter turnout would mean the government in place may not receive adequate support from the people, further raising the question of how democratic the UK really is.Another superb, analytical point linking low turnout to the overall health of the democratic system. Lastly, having a high voter turnout helps the people feel secure, and like their vote matters because if the same people are voting every-time, this makes change unlikely.

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✅ Strengths

Excellent use of sophisticated key terms like 'democracy' and 'legitimacy'.
You make multiple, distinct, and well-explained points.
Your analysis of how low turnout threatens the health of democracy is outstanding.
The structure of your answer is clear and logical.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

This is an exemplary answer and requires no improvement for full marks.

Next Steps: This is a model answer. Continue to use key terminology and explain your points with this level of analytical detail in all your work.

Grade: 6/6 marks - A sophisticated, analytical, and well-structured response.

4470 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 6/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

A high voter turnout is important as it ensures that the voices of the public are heard. If more people vote, then the outcome of an election will be more proportionate to the views of the country as a whole.An excellent opening point that clearly defines the concept of representation. The voter turnout in the UK is roughly 60%, this could be seen as a problem as if 40% of that 60% votes for a political party & that party wins the election then that means only 24% of the country voted for that Party and they are still in power.This is a fantastic use of a numerical example to prove your point. You have clearly shown how a government can rule without the support of the vast majority of the population. (Note: 40% of 60 is 24). This goes against the principles of democracy.A perfect concluding sentence that links your example back to a core political concept. Thus showing that having a high voter turnout is important to make a country more democratic.

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✅ Strengths

Your use of a specific, calculated numerical example is outstanding and demonstrates deep understanding.
You clearly link your points to the core concept of democracy.
The answer is analytical, well-structured, and very convincing.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

This is a model answer. There are no weaknesses.

Next Steps: Fantastic work. Using precise data and examples like this is a very high-level skill. Continue to apply this technique in your other answers to make them just as powerful.

Grade: 6/6 marks - An exemplary and highly analytical answer.

9469 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 6/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

Firstly, having high voter turnout ensures that the views of the country are fully represented.A perfect start, using the key term 'represented' correctly. More people voting for an MP means that they show their views and are represented accordingly in Parliament. Secondly, historically voter turnout has been 60% which is quite low and does not reflect what the people think, because there's another 40% of eligible voters who don't put their voice forward. A government elected with such a low turnout goes against the values of a democracy.Excellent. You are correctly identifying that low participation fundamentally undermines the principles of a democratic system. Having a higher voter turnout would make the UK more democratic and fair. No one would dispute the majority party's share of the votes.This is another excellent point, clearly explaining the concept of legitimacy – the idea that the result is accepted as fair by the population.

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✅ Strengths

You make two clear, distinct, and high-level points: representation and legitimacy.
You use specific data (60% turnout) to support your argument effectively.
Your explanations are sophisticated and analytical.
The answer is well-structured and easy to follow.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Excellent work. No improvements are needed for full marks.

Next Steps: This is a top-level answer. Continue to structure your responses by making two distinct points and explaining them with this level of clarity and evidence.

Grade: 6/6 marks - A clear, analytical, and well-supported response.

4376 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 5/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

A high voter turnout is crucial in a democratic society as it makes sure the beliefs of citizens are more likely to be heard.A very strong start, linking turnout to representation and democracy. If only a small percentage of a population votes, then it will result in a government who only has a small percentage of the country's population as supporters.This is a fantastic explanation of the problem of a government lacking a broad mandate. A low voter turnout will make it hard for people in power to pass policies, meaning the country may remain stagnant.This is a very insightful and sophisticated point. You've correctly identified that a government without a strong mandate may lack the political authority to make difficult decisions. With a high voter turnout, everyone is playing a part in the democracy which helps the country's growth. With high voter turnout, votes will be more fair which may encourage people to vote as they believe they have a say in the country's democracy.

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✅ Strengths

You make multiple, sophisticated points (representation, mandate, ability to govern).
Your argument that a government with weak support may lead to the country becoming 'stagnant' is particularly impressive.
The language you use is clear and analytical.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

This is a very strong response. To secure that final mark every time, you could add a specific real-world example to illustrate one of your points.

Next Steps: This is a top-level answer. To push it even further, consider how low turnout in a specific election (e.g., local or European elections) has affected the result or the perceived legitimacy of the winners.

Grade: 5/6 marks - A very strong, analytical answer with sophisticated points.

4485 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 5/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

One reason why high voter turnout is important is because with a low turnout the elected party wouldn't have the majority of the electorate's votes.Excellent. You've used the specific term 'electorate' correctly and precisely. This means less than 50% of the people who are eligible to vote actually voted for the party in power. This is negative as the party in power wouldn't represent the views of most people in the country. Therefore, high voter turnout is important so that the party in power is representative of the majority of people.A perfect summary of the importance of representation and having a popular mandate.

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✅ Strengths

You have a superb understanding of the concepts of 'electorate', 'representation', and 'mandate'.
Your explanation is exceptionally clear, logical, and well-written.
You use precise language to explain a complex idea very effectively.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

You have one perfectly explained point. To guarantee full marks, you need to add a second, distinct point. For example, you could also discuss how high turnout gives the government 'legitimacy'.

Next Steps: You have completely mastered the concept of representation. Now, research the term 'legitimacy'. This will give you a second powerful point to use in your answers, ensuring you always get top marks.

Grade: 5/6 marks - A flawless explanation of a single, crucial point. Needs a second point for full marks.

4280 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 5/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout because without one the party in power dosent have the support of the majority of the country.An excellent start, clearly identifying the problem of a weak mandate. Parliament represents our views and if only 35% of people are voting only their views are being represented and others may not agree with there views.This is a great point, well-illustrated with a specific number (35%). You are explaining the concept of representation perfectly. If parliament dosent have support of majority of the public it could lead to conflicts. Therefore it is important that people vote because then the Party in power would've won fairly with a majority. If you dont vote your needs won't be covered and older people have different needs to you.A final, excellent and practical point about how low turnout among specific groups (like the young) means their specific needs are ignored by politicians.

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✅ Strengths

You make multiple, clear, and well-explained points (mandate, representation, group interests).
Your use of a specific percentage is effective.
The final point about different age groups having different needs is very insightful.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

This is a very strong answer. A few minor spelling/grammar errors ('there' instead of 'their') but the quality of your points is excellent.

Next Steps: Fantastic work. Continue to think about how turnout affects different groups in society – this adds a great layer of detail to your analysis.

Grade: 5/6 marks - A very strong answer with multiple, well-explained points.

7201 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 5/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

Voter turnout is the number of people who can vote and do vote. One reason why having a low voting turnout is bad is because it means that only a small percentage of the population voted to have a certain party in power. For example, if 60% of the population vote and only 40% voted for the winning team that means 60% of people didn't want or choose them to rule their country.Your numbers are a little mixed up here, but the core idea is absolutely superb. You are showing how a government can win without most people's support. (It should be 'that means 76% of the electorate didn't vote for them'). This means that it could cause all these people to not have trust in their governmentThis is a fantastic explanation of the consequence. A government that most people didn't vote for will struggle with trust and legitimacy. causing them to due to the fact the government isn't helping/fighting for their ideas.

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✅ Strengths

Your attempt to use a specific, calculated example shows excellent analytical thinking.
You have a very strong understanding of how low turnout can lead to a lack of trust and legitimacy for the government.
You clearly explain the consequences of a government lacking a popular mandate.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your calculation in the example is incorrect, but the fact you are attempting this kind of analysis is very impressive. Double-check your maths to make your points even more powerful.

Next Steps: Excellent critical thinking. Continue to use numerical examples, but make sure you are precise with your calculations. This will make your excellent arguments undeniable.

Grade: 5/6 marks - A highly analytical answer, slightly let down by a mathematical error.

4508 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 4/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout because if there is a high voter turnout the views and opinions of the country as a whole is more accurately recorded.A great start. This is a clear and accurate definition of representation. This is important because if there is a high voter turnout and everyone is represented, everyone is happy and feels like their voice is heard.This is a good idea, but try using more formal language than 'happy'. In addition, if there is a high voter turnout, things run more smoothly as there are no complaints about people not having their voices heard. This prevents conflict between groups and stops potential protests.This is a very good and sophisticated point. You are linking high turnout to social cohesion and political stability, which is a high-level concept.

Note: Your idea that high turnout makes people 'happy' is good. Here is how you could phrase it in a more academic way to make it even stronger.

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When everyone is represented, the public is more likely to accept the legitimacy of the result'Legitimacy' is the key term for when people accept that a government has the right to rule., even if their preferred party did not win.

Detailed Feedback

✅ Strengths

You make two clear and distinct points: accurate representation and preventing social conflict.
Your point linking high turnout to preventing protests and ensuring stability is very insightful.
The answer is well-structured and easy to follow.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your explanation could be strengthened with a specific example.
Instead of saying 'everyone is happy', you could use more academic language like 'the result is seen as legitimate'.

Next Steps: You have great ideas. To improve, try to incorporate more subject-specific keywords like 'legitimacy' and 'mandate' to make your arguments sound more academic.

Grade: 4/6 marks - A solid answer with two clear and relevant points.

4511 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 4/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout because if there is a lot of voter apathy (which usually tends to be with the younger eligible voters who feel their voices aren't heard regardless of who is in power). Then the winner of the election won't have the full support of the people in the country which could lead to civil unrest.This is a strong point. You have correctly linked low turnout to a lack of support for the government and identified a serious potential consequence (civil unrest). Another reason it is important is that out of the people that do vote, it tends to be the older people who vote more often meaning that the needs or wants of the younger people in the country aren't metThis is an excellent second point, clearly explaining how different voting rates between age groups can lead to unfair outcomes. and the government is only supporting an old majority of the population.

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✅ Strengths

You make two clear, distinct, and important points (risk of civil unrest, and unfair representation of age groups).
You use key terms like 'voter apathy' correctly.
Your analysis of how different turnout rates affect policy for young vs old is very good.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The answer is very strong. To push it to the top marks, you could try to use more formal language, for example replacing "won't have the full support" with "will lack legitimacy or a mandate".

Next Steps: Excellent work. You have a great grasp of the real-world consequences. Practice incorporating more academic key terms into your writing to elevate your analysis even further.

Grade: 4/6 marks - A very good answer with two well-explained, practical points.

4473 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 4/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have high voter because usually peale who normally vote dont event vote.This opening sentence is a little confusing and contradicts itself. Focus on the clearer points you make later. Another reason is that the party in power will have support.This is an excellent point. A government elected with high turnout is seen as having a strong 'mandate' or the clear consent of the people. Which will make the voting perrentuje go higher. Another reason why is because politics will be more continued cusing many old people... will be seen in it as majority of them vote very often than younger people.This is a very insightful point. You've correctly identified that if turnout is low, the result might only reflect the views of older voters, ignoring the young. Another penson is to Healthcare maybe people want improvements on it and also educations and poode's needs and wants

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✅ Strengths

You identify two excellent, distinct points: the government having support (legitimacy) and ensuring all age groups are represented.
Your awareness of the different voting habits of old and young people is very good.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The answer is poorly organised and jumps between different ideas.
Your explanations need to be developed more clearly.
The point about healthcare/education explains *why* people vote, but not why *high turnout* is important for those things.

Next Steps: You have great ideas, but you need to work on your structure. Plan your answer before you write. Try to make one point and explain it fully in one paragraph, then do the same for a second point.

Grade: 4/6 marks - A good answer with several strong ideas, but the organisation and clarity could be improved.

4845 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 4/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout because when having a high bote turnout it means that the party in power had a majority and most people that voted actually meant their vote.This is a strong point. You are describing the concept of a government having a clear mandate and legitimacy. This would be important because it shows that the vote was democratic and fair. Another for why having a high turn out is important is it shows that it wasnt only the elderly that voted and it could of been young people aswell.An excellent second point that clearly addresses the issue of representation across different age groups. This is important because it shows that everyone cares about their country.

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✅ Strengths

You make two clear and distinct points: legitimacy ('democratic and fair') and representation (not just the elderly).
Your understanding of the importance of including young people's voices is very good.
The answer is well-structured.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your explanations are good but could be developed with a little more detail. For example, *why* is it a problem if only the elderly vote? (Because their needs might be prioritised over the needs of the young).

Next Steps: You have a great structure. To get into the top marks, always ask 'why?' after you make a point. This will push you to explain the consequences and add more analytical detail.

Grade: 4/6 marks - A clear, well-structured answer with two relevant points.

4391 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 4/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout, as if the voter turnout is too low, the elected party will not be supported by majority of the population, making it weaker than it would be.Excellent. You've correctly identified that a government with low support has a weak mandate and less authority. Another point is that when you have a low voter turnout, the country's democracy is woken. Another reason as to why it is important to have a high voter turnout is due to how it would make the community stronger, as people would feel like their vote matters in the election, making the elections move fairer.This is a very good second point. You're explaining how high participation can increase trust in the system and strengthen community bonds.

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✅ Strengths

You make two distinct and well-reasoned points (government mandate and community cohesion).
Your explanation of how low support makes a government 'weaker' is very insightful.
The point about making the community feel their vote matters is sophisticated.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The point about democracy being 'woken' (weakened) is correct, but you repeat it without explaining it as fully as your other two points.
Try to ensure every point you make is explained in detail.

Next Steps: This is a strong answer. Focus on quality over quantity. It's better to have two perfectly explained points (like your first and third ones) than to add extra points that you don't explain as well.

Grade: 4/6 marks - A strong answer with two well-explained, sophisticated points.

4552 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 3/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout because it means when having an election the party in power will have a majority and which means majority of the population voted for them.This is a good point, showing you understand the idea of a government having a clear mandate. This makes it important because it shows the voting is democratic and fair. Another reason why is it shows everyone uses their right and not only elderly.This is another good idea about representation, but you need to explain WHY it's a problem if only the elderly vote. For example for a party to be in power they would have to gain the most votes throughout the whole population.

Note: You have a good idea about making sure it's not just the elderly who vote. To get more marks, you need to explain the negative consequence of that situation.

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It's a problem if only older people vote because the government might create policies that benefit themThis explains the specific outcome., such as protecting pensions, while ignoring issues important to younger, non-voting generationsThis clearly states the negative impact on other groups., like university fees or climate change.

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✅ Strengths

You correctly identify two important ideas: the government having a majority of support (mandate) and representation of all age groups.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

You need to explain your points more fully. For your second point, you should explain the negative consequences of only older people voting.
The example you give at the end just defines winning an election; it doesn't add to your explanation.

Next Steps: After you make a point, always add a sentence that starts with "This is a problem because...". This will force you to explain the consequences and earn more marks.

Grade: 3/6 marks - Two good points are identified but they are not explained in enough detail.

4581 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 3/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have high voter turnout. This is because if you have a low voter turnout, this means that about a fifth of the Populasin might vote for the Party in power. This is a problem because, for example if a Party in power has a low voter turnout then people would be arguing at their last-decision making.This is a good point. You are describing the idea that a government with weak support lacks 'legitimacy', and people will be less likely to accept its decisions. Saying most people don't agree with them. A high voter turnout Means that the party in power has the Support of most people in the country Making them popular.

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✅ Strengths

You have a clear understanding of a key idea: that a government elected on a low turnout will be seen as unpopular and its decisions will be questioned (this is 'legitimacy').

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The answer is quite repetitive and focuses on developing this single point.
To get more marks, you need to introduce a second, distinct reason why high turnout is important (e.g., representation of different groups).
The sentence structure is a little disjointed.

Next Steps: You have a good grasp of the concept of legitimacy. Now, try to learn about 'representation'. This will give you two separate points to make in your answers.

Grade: 3/6 marks - A decent explanation of one key idea, but needs a second point and better structure.

4353 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 3/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout because if not all the people take their chance to vote than the party that wins the election people would not feel like they are being represented fairly.A good point that correctly uses the key term 'represented'. Voter turnout is when there is a percentage of people who are aligible to vote actually do vote. Voting is a democratic process so if everyone does not take part in it then it would not be a fair election. This also means that people that actually do vote might feel neglected as they don't get what they are hoping for.This point is a little unclear. Are you saying that even those who voted for the winner might feel neglected? It needs more explanation.

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✅ Strengths

You have a good understanding of the link between high turnout, fairness, and representation.
You correctly define voter turnout and the democratic process.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

You have one main idea (fair representation) which you explain in a few different ways. To get more marks, you need to introduce a second, separate idea.
Your final point about voters feeling 'neglected' is confusing and not well explained.

Next Steps: Think about another, completely different reason. For example, how does high turnout give the winning government more authority or 'legitimacy' to make decisions?

Grade: 3/6 marks - A reasonable explanation of one key idea, but needs a second point for more marks.

4528 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 3/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high turnout because it means a high percentage of people are voting for what they want. If the turnout was low that would lead to people having a leader they don't support or care about.This is a valid point, but it's a bit simply stated. Try to use more formal language. A high voter turnout will lead to a country with a leader everyone cared enough to vote for and fully support.This is a better-phrased point. You are describing the idea of a government having legitimacy and a clear mandate from the people.

Note: Your idea is good, but you can make it sound more academic.

Improved Section:

If turnout was low, it could lead to a government being elected that lacks a popular mandate'Mandate' means the authority given by voters to an elected government. and is therefore seen as illegitimate by a large portion of the population'Illegitimate' means not having the right to rule..

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✅ Strengths

You have a clear understanding of the core idea that high turnout leads to a government with proper support from the people.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The answer contains only one main idea, which is repeated. You need a second, distinct point to get more marks.
Your language is a little informal ('care about'). Try to use more subject-specific terminology.

Next Steps: Learn a few key terms like 'legitimacy', 'mandate', and 'representation'. Using these correctly will instantly improve the quality of your answers.

Grade: 3/6 marks - A clear but simple explanation of a single valid point.

4419 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 3/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

A high voter turnout is crucial towards a country because it shows that people care and that they feel as though they are being heard.A good point about civic engagement and making people feel included in the political process. It is also important as it lets parliament know what the next step is. A low voter turnout shows that not everyone is getting what they want as the majority haven't even voted.This is a correct statement, but it needs more development. WHY is this a problem? This leads to potentially the wrong party being in power.This is a reasonable idea, but it needs to be explained more carefully. There isn't a single 'right' or 'wrong' party, but you could say the party in power might not represent the 'will of the people'.

Detailed Feedback

✅ Strengths

You make a good point about high turnout making people feel engaged and 'heard'.
You understand the basic problem that low turnout means the result doesn't reflect what most people want.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your points are underdeveloped and need more explanation.
The idea of a 'wrong party' is too simplistic. You need to use more precise language about representation or legitimacy.

Next Steps: Avoid subjective terms like 'wrong party'. Instead, focus on objective concepts. Explain *why* a government elected on low turnout is problematic (e.g., "it lacks a clear mandate," or "it may not be representative of the whole country").

Grade: 3/6 marks - Contains some relevant ideas but they are not well-explained.

4274 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 3/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It's important to have a high voter turnout because so the vote would be more accurate.A good, simple point about the result reflecting the true opinion of the country. If there is about 100 people in the community and only 30% vote the vote would not be fair because not everyone has had a say on who they want to be Prime minister. Most eligible people that allowed to vote dont actually vote beacause they are apathetic.This is a good reason FOR low turnout, but it doesn't explain why high turnout is IMPORTANT. However the most common People that are allowed to vote and actually do vote are the people that are over 70+ because they are more interested in politics as it effects them more.This is an excellent observation, but you need to explain the CONSEQUENCE of this. Why is it a problem if only older people vote?

Note: You've correctly identified that older people vote more. To get more marks, you need to explain the negative *consequence* of this.

Improved Section:

When turnout is low and mainly consists of older voters, there is a risk that the government will create policies that benefit themThis explains the specific policy outcome., such as protecting pensions, while ignoring issues important to younger, non-voting generationsThis shows the negative impact on other groups., like university fees or climate change.

Detailed Feedback

✅ Strengths

You have a clear understanding that high turnout makes the result more 'accurate' or representative.
You correctly identify that different age groups have different turnout rates.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

You state that older people vote more, but you don't explain why this is a problem. The key is to explain the *consequences* of this.
Part of your answer explains *why turnout is low* (apathy), not *why high turnout is important*. Stick to the question.

Next Steps: Focus on explaining the consequences. It's a problem that older people vote more *because* it means politics can become focused on their needs (e.g. pensions, healthcare) while ignoring the needs of the young (e.g. education, jobs).

Grade: 3/6 marks - Identifies some good points but doesn't explain their importance fully.

4424 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 3/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

Its important to have a high voter turnout so all the voices of the commmunity can be heard. It is also important to have a high turnout so the party ruling can get the support and feedback from the people.This is a good point, relating to the concepts of consent and legitimacy. Having a high turnout also ensures that most of a country agrees that the party ruling would be fit for it.This is a good idea, but it repeats the same point you've already made. Also, having a high turnout means people are willingly voting and have a part in something political. Lastly, having a high voter turnout ensures we have the most fitting Party ruling.

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✅ Strengths

You have a clear understanding that high turnout gives the government support and legitimacy.
You link voting to community participation.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your answer makes one central point (about the winning party having support) and repeats it in several different ways.
To get more marks, you need to introduce a second, distinct point.
The language is a bit simple and repetitive.

Next Steps: After you've made your point about the winning party having support, think of a completely different reason. For example, why is it a problem if certain *groups* (like young people) don't vote, even if the overall turnout is okay?

Grade: 3/6 marks - A repetitive answer that explains one valid point reasonably well.

4540 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 2/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

Its important to have a high voter turnout because the more people vote the more you are to be chosen. For example say 10000 people are on the election list vote but only 3500 vote that means its only 35% got chose you.This example is very confused and hard to understand. It seems to misunderstand what 'turnout' means. Another reason it will be more stable.This is a potentially good point, but you have not explained it at all. Why would it be more stable? For example in our votes then more people would take accountable in the person they did vs if not many people vote and the person ends up winning the people will be upset and blame others. Lastly it makes voting more important.This is a circular argument. You are saying high turnout is important because it makes voting important. You need to explain the external benefits.

Note: You have a good idea when you say high turnout makes things more "stable". Here is how you could explain that point clearly.

Improved Section:

A high voter turnout helps make a country more stable because when most people participate, the result is seen as the clear will of the peopleThis explains what a fair result means.. This means even the losing side is more likely to accept the outcome peacefully, preventing protests and political unrestThis explains the positive consequence for stability..

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✅ Strengths

You are trying to use a numerical example to make your point.
You have identified a potentially good idea about stability.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your explanation of the numerical example is very confused and hard to understand.
You state points ('it will be more stable') but do not explain them.
The answer is poorly organised and jumps between different ideas without developing any of them.

Next Steps: Focus on making one simple point very clearly. Start with: "High voter turnout makes the country more stable." Then explain why: "This is because when more people vote, everyone accepts the result as fair, which prevents arguments and protests."

Grade: 2/6 marks - Contains some relevant words but the explanations are confused and undeveloped.

4571 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 2/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a higher voter turnout because it gives people a voice in who they want to be their leader.A simple but valid point about representation. An issue with a low turnout is only a small amount of people voted and wanted a party to win.This is the start of a good point, but you need to explain WHY this is an issue. It is also important to have a high turnout as it makes the votes fairer since the more people voting increases. A way to encourage voter turnout is to make voting compulsory and allow people to vote before election day.This is an interesting point, but it explains HOW to increase turnout, not WHY high turnout is important. You must stick to the question asked.

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✅ Strengths

You have a basic understanding of the idea of representation ('gives people a voice').

🔄 Areas for Improvement

You state that low turnout is an issue, but you don't explain the consequences.
A large part of your answer is irrelevant as it discusses how to increase turnout, not why it's important.
You need to develop your explanations with more detail.

Next Steps: Read the question very carefully. Underline the key command word, which here is "Explain why...". This will help you focus your answer on giving reasons, not solutions.

Grade: 2/6 marks - A brief and undeveloped answer that partly misinterprets the question.

4453 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 2/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout as there is a better chance of having a fair vote for the party's citizens want. It good to have a high voter turnout as you get a say in their choice. You could make the areas different by involving yourself and making the turnout higher.This is very vague and doesn't explain anything clearly. You would also be able to make a difference in younger childrens/teens lives. It would also make the votes more fair as if there aren't allot of votes then the party in power would be deemed as unfair as not everyone voted, people would have more issues with the party in power.This is the start of a good point about legitimacy, but it's not well explained. WHY would people have issues?

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✅ Strengths

You have identified the key ideas of fairness and the government needing to be seen as legitimate.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your points are very vague and not explained with any clarity.
The sentence structure is poor, making the answer hard to follow.
You need to explain the link between your points and their consequences.

Next Steps: Plan your answer before you write. Choose one clear idea. For example: "High turnout makes the result fair." Then, write one or two sentences explaining exactly what you mean by 'fair'.

Grade: 2/6 marks - Contains some relevant ideas but they are very poorly explained.

4393 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 2/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

In my opinion high voter turnout is important as it makes its so allot more people vote for the political power. If 50% of those eligible to vote did so and 30% voted for the Party who is now in power. It makes it so 70% of those who were able to vote didn't vote for the Party in power.This is a great idea for an example, but the numbers are very confused and mathematically incorrect. This makes it so tons of people wouldn't trust the party in power.This is a correct and important consequence. This is the idea of 'legitimacy'. high voter turnout especially above 50% would make it so the Party in power would end up being there representing the views of those who vote for them and much more people who were able to vote in general.

Note: Using a numerical example is a great idea, but yours was confusing. Here is a clear way to make the same point.

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For example, if turnout is only 50%, a party could win the election with the support of just over half of those voters. This means they would be in power with only 26% of the entire country supporting themThis calculation is clear and accurate (just over half of 50% is about 26%).. As a result, the government would lack legitimacy and struggle to gain the trust of the majorityThis explains the negative consequence using key terms..

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✅ Strengths

You are trying to use a numerical example to support your point, which is a good skill.
You have the right basic idea that low turnout means the winner doesn't represent most people.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your numerical example is very confused and mathematically incorrect, which undermines your whole argument.
The wording is clumsy and hard to follow.

Next Steps: The idea you have is good, but you need to be much clearer. Keep your examples simple. "If turnout is low, the winning party might only have the support of a small part of the country. This is a problem because most people won't trust them."

Grade: 2/6 marks - A relevant idea is completely undermined by a very confused explanation and example.

21502 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 2/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have the percentage of people eligible to vote who actually do vote. This is because it is important to know what people think and want, also it is important to have the majority because for example, if there are 100,000 people but only 45,000 vote, the majority would be 45% this shows that not many people took time to vote.This is a definition of low turnout, but you haven't explained WHY this is a problem for the country or the government. Possibly because there isn't much ways to vote, but that can be saved by votes taking place online or people could vote at supermarkets, So that everyone get's a chance to vote.This part of your answer is not relevant. The question asks WHY high turnout is important, not HOW to achieve it.

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✅ Strengths

You correctly define voter turnout with a clear numerical example.
You understand the basic concept of majority.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

You describe what low turnout is, but you fail to explain why it is a problem.
The second half of your answer is irrelevant as it discusses ways to increase voting rather than the importance of high turnout.

Next Steps: Always focus on answering the specific question asked. After you stated that only 45,000 out of 100,000 vote, you should have explained the negative consequences. For example: "This is a problem because the winning government might not have the support of the majority of the population."

Grade: 2/6 marks - A clear definition is followed by an irrelevant discussion. Fails to answer the 'why' part of the question.

4404 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 1/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

Because most people in the UK over the age of 70 tend to vote more because they don't have too long to live. Whereas young people have a future ahead of them and genuinely don't always feel like voting.This is a good explanation for WHY turnout can be low among young people, but it does not explain why having a HIGH overall turnout is IMPORTANT. This is why it's important to have a higher voter turnout, because this means more people have participated in the election.This final sentence just repeats the question without adding any explanation. You need to explain the positive consequences of more people participating.

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✅ Strengths

You have some knowledge about the different voting habits of different age groups.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

Your answer explains a reason for different turnout levels, but it does not explain the importance of having a high turnout overall.
The final sentence just repeats the question without adding any explanation.

Next Steps: You need to focus on the consequences. It's a problem that only older people vote *because* governments might focus on their needs and ignore the needs of the young. That is the kind of explanation you need to give.

Grade: 1/6 marks - The answer does not address the question asked.

4406 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 1/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

because people of need to vote also take decision about they countries, en then people who have higher age can vote also because is about them countrie and also they taxe. Sometime, voter turnout it not actually to vote like obligation but it is important for the community and the society. in voter turnout their start actually political journey. locally perhaps could spot on the local CouncilThis entire answer is a collection of words related to voting (countries, age, tax, community), but it does not form any clear sentences or explain any points.

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✅ Strengths

You have included some relevant words like 'community', 'society' and 'taxes'.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The answer is extremely difficult to understand due to very poor sentence structure and grammar.
It does not form a coherent argument or explain any points clearly.
It is not clear that you understand what 'voter turnout' means.

Next Steps: Focus on writing one single, clear sentence to explain one idea. For example: "It is important for many people to vote so the government represents everyone." Practice building your answer from simple, clear sentences.

Grade: 1/6 marks - The answer is incoherent and does not explain any valid points.

41365 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 1/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It's important beacuse if you don't your going to have less people in your party and is people see your down. have the majority they wont trust that you will be able to do what was ask. and eventually you will sture loosing people it also dependes what your parts is about beause most partys...This is very confused. It seems to be written from the perspective of a political party trying to win, not about why high voter turnout is good for the country as a whole.

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✅ Strengths

You are thinking about politics and elections.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The answer shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the term 'voter turnout'. It is not about the number of people in a party.
The writing is incoherent and extremely difficult to understand.

Next Steps: You must learn the definition of key terms. 'Voter turnout' is the percentage of all eligible voters who actually vote in an election. Your answer needs to explain why it is good for the country if this percentage is high.

Grade: 1/6 marks - The answer is incoherent and misunderstands the question.

4413 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 1/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have a high voter turnout so that when more people vote it will be fair and also for the partys them self.This is a very simple statement that doesn't explain anything. WHY will it be more fair? And if there isn't much people vote it will be unfair and people who did vote may feel Also partys will feel like they have more power.The whole answer simply repeats that turnout is 'fair' or 'unfair' without any explanation of what that means or why it is the case.

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✅ Strengths

You have identified the word 'fair', which is relevant to the question.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The answer is extremely simplistic and repetitive.
You do not explain any of your points. You just state that high turnout is 'fair' and low turnout is 'unfair' without saying why.
The writing is very poor and hard to follow.

Next Steps: You need to focus on explaining your ideas. After you write "it will be fair", you need to add another sentence that says "because...". For example, "It will be fair because the result will show what most people in the country actually want."

Grade: 1/6 marks - A very simplistic answer with no explanation.

4587 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 1/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

It is important to have high voter turnout because favourited parties lose easier without voters turning up.This is a misunderstanding. High turnout is about the total number of voters, not which party they support. It doesn't automatically help or hurt any particular party. Another main reason to have a high turn out is that it makes the country's parliment have a good look influencing other countries to follow our system.This is an interesting but very minor point, and it's not well explained. The primary importance of turnout is for the country itself, not its international image. Imagine a country with no freedom of speech, sounds unfair but imagine being the favourited party then not much voters attend to vote for you, this is like proving yourself for no reason.

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✅ Strengths

You are thinking about politics on an international scale.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

The answer shows a misunderstanding of the term 'voter turnout'.
The points you make are either irrelevant or not explained.
The logic is very confused and hard to follow.

Next Steps: First, you need to learn the correct definition of 'voter turnout'. Then, think about the most important reason for high turnout: it ensures the government represents the will of the people. Try to explain that single idea clearly.

Grade: 1/6 marks - Shows a misunderstanding of the key term and makes irrelevant points.

4253 - Candidate: N/A - Grade: 1/6

Explain why it is important to have high voter turnout (6 marks)

Student Response:

Having a higher voter turnout increases the chance of you being elected.This first sentence shows a misunderstanding. 'You' are not being elected. Voter turnout refers to the total percentage of the population that votes. For example, people above the age of 70 are most likely to vote the most. This means if you direct your pitch in their gain, they are likely to help your voters turnout increase.This is advice for a political party on how to campaign. It does not answer the question about why a high turnout is important for the country.

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✅ Strengths

You have correctly identified that older people are more likely to vote.

🔄 Areas for Improvement

You have fundamentally misunderstood the question. You have written an answer about how a political candidate can win an election.
The question asks why high turnout is important for the *country* and its *democracy*.

Next Steps: It is essential to read the question carefully. It does not ask for campaign advice. It asks "Why is it important?". You need to explain the benefits to society, such as making the result fairer and more representative.

Grade: 1/6 marks - The answer does not address the question asked.