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Study Guide: The 1965 Argentine Legislative Elections: A Comprehensive Analysis

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The 1965 Argentine Legislative Elections: A Comprehensive Analysis Study Guide

Election Fundamentals and Context

The 1965 Argentine legislative elections were held on March 14, 1965.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1965 Argentine legislative elections were conducted on March 14, 1965, with the primary objective of electing members to the Chamber of Deputies.

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The 1965 elections were primarily focused on electing members to the Argentine Senate.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1965 Argentine legislative elections were primarily focused on electing members to the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Argentine Congress, not the Senate.

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Voter turnout in the 1965 Argentine legislative elections reached approximately 83.72%.

Answer: True

Explanation: The voter turnout for the 1965 Argentine legislative elections was recorded at 83.72%, indicating a high level of participation among registered voters.

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Argentina experienced a severe economic downturn immediately preceding the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: Argentina's economy had demonstrated vigorous recovery prior to the 1965 elections, following a recession in 1962-1963.

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When were the 1965 Argentine legislative elections held?

Answer: March 14, 1965

Explanation: The 1965 Argentine legislative elections took place on March 14, 1965.

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What legislative body was the primary focus of the 1965 Argentine elections?

Answer: The Chamber of Deputies

Explanation: The 1965 Argentine legislative elections were held to elect members to the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Argentine Congress.

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What percentage of registered voters participated in the 1965 Argentine legislative elections?

Answer: 83.72%

Explanation: The voter turnout for the 1965 Argentine legislative elections was 83.72%, indicating a high level of participation among registered voters.

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How was Argentina's economy described in the period leading up to the 1965 elections?

Answer: Showing vigorous recovery

Explanation: Argentina's economy had demonstrated vigorous recovery prior to the 1965 elections, following a recession in 1962-1963.

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What was the total number of votes cast in the 1965 Argentine legislative elections?

Answer: 9,349,828

Explanation: The total number of votes cast in the 1965 Argentine legislative elections was 9,349,828, encompassing all valid, blank, and invalid ballots submitted by the electorate.

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Key Political Parties and Figures

Juan Perón's exile had minimal impact on the political climate leading up to the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: Juan Perón's continued exile significantly shaped the political landscape, influencing widespread speculation about his potential return and dividing his base regarding future political strategies.

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The Popular Union (UP) was founded by Augusto Vandor to directly oppose Juan Perón's political strategies.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) was founded by Juan Atilio Bramuglia, not Augusto Vandor. While Vandor later became the leading figure of the UP, his role was to adopt its mantle and pursue strategic objectives, rather than founding it to oppose Perón's strategies directly.

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Augusto Vandor, a prominent Steelworkers' leader, supported Perón's call for direct conflict with the Illia administration.

Answer: False

Explanation: Augusto Vandor's strategic move involved defying Perón's call for direct conflict with the Illia administration, positioning himself as a potential Peronist alternative.

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President Arturo Illia's administration banned the Popular Union (UP) from participating in the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: President Arturo Illia's administration refused demands to bar the Popular Union (UP) from participating, allowing the party to contest the elections as scheduled.

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Who founded the Popular Union (UP)?

Answer: Juan Atilio Bramuglia

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) was founded by Juan Atilio Bramuglia, a close advisor to Juan Perón, shortly after Perón's overthrow in September 1955.

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Which prominent labor leader became the leading figure of the Popular Union (UP) and adopted its mantle?

Answer: Augusto Vandor

Explanation: Augusto Vandor, a prominent Steelworkers' leader, adopted the Popular Union (UP) mantle and became its leading figure.

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How did President Arturo Illia's administration handle demands to bar the Popular Union (UP) from the elections?

Answer: They refused the demands and allowed the UP to participate.

Explanation: President Arturo Illia's administration refused demands from the military and anti-Peronist groups to bar the Popular Union from fielding candidates, allowing the UP to participate.

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The Integration and Development Movement (MID) made its electoral debut in which year's elections?

Answer: 1965

Explanation: The Integration and Development Movement (MID) made its electoral debut in the 1965 elections, winning 16 seats.

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What was the significance of President Illia's administration regarding the 1965 elections?

Answer: It successfully held the elections without military intervention.

Explanation: President Illia's success in conducting the 1965 elections without military intervention was considered a notable achievement, allowing the democratic process to proceed without immediate destabilization.

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What was the significance of President Illia's administration regarding the 1965 elections?

Answer: It successfully held the elections without military intervention.

Explanation: President Illia's success in conducting the 1965 elections without military intervention was considered a notable achievement, allowing the democratic process to proceed without immediate destabilization.

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National Election Results and Seat Distribution

The Popular Union (UP) won the majority of seats contested in the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) secured 35 seats, which constituted the largest bloc of seats among all parties, thus representing the plurality of the 99 contested seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

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The People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) gained seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: Contrary to gaining seats, the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) experienced a net loss of 3 seats in the 1965 legislative elections, reducing its representation to 34 seats.

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Arturo Frondizi's Integration and Development Movement (MID) made its electoral debut in the 1965 elections, winning 16 seats.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Integration and Development Movement (MID) made a notable electoral debut in the 1965 elections, winning 16 seats after being barred from participating in 1963.

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The Intransigent Radical Civic Union (UCRI) saw increased support in the 1965 elections due to backing from both Frondizi and Perón.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Intransigent Radical Civic Union (UCRI) experienced a significant decline in the 1965 elections, losing 19 seats and securing only one, attributed to a loss of support from both Arturo Frondizi and Juan Perón.

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The Popular Union (UP) achieved the highest national vote share in the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) achieved the highest national vote share, securing 31.12% of the total vote, which positioned them as the leading party in the election.

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The People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) won more seats than the Popular Union (UP) in the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) won 35 seats, while the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) won 34 seats, meaning the UP secured more seats than the UCRP in the 1965 elections.

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UDELPA, the party of former President Pedro Aramburu, increased its representation in the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: UDELPA, the party of former President Pedro Aramburu, lost half of its 14 seats in the 1965 elections, indicating a decline in its electoral strength.

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The People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) increased its total seat count after the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) experienced a net loss of 3 seats in the 1965 legislative elections, reducing its total seat count.

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Nationally, the National Federation of Center Parties emerged as the largest party in terms of seats won in 1965.

Answer: False

Explanation: The National Federation of Center Parties secured 8 seats nationally, making it the third-largest party in terms of seats won, behind the Popular Union (UP) and the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP).

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The Christian Democratic Party (PDC) won seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Christian Democratic Party (PDC) received 2.70% of the national vote but did not win any seats in the 1965 legislative elections, despite holding 4 seats prior to the election.

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The Argentine Socialist Party (PSA) maintained its representation, winning 4 seats in the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Argentine Socialist Party (PSA) received 2.06% of the national vote and won only 1 seat in the 1965 elections, a reduction from its previous representation of 4 seats.

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The Democratic Socialist Party (PSD) increased its seat count in the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Democratic Socialist Party (PSD) received 1.90% of the national vote and won no seats in the 1965 legislative elections, a decrease from its previous total of 2 seats.

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The Three Flags Party won 2 seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Three Flags Party received 1.65% of the national vote and secured 2 seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

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The Union of the Argentine People (UDELPA) won 7 seats nationally in the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Union of the Argentine People (UDELPA) received 2.02% of the national vote and won no seats in the 1965 legislative elections, having previously held 8 seats. The statement that they won 7 seats is incorrect based on the provided data.

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The Popular Union (UP) and the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) together accounted for less than half of the contested seats after the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) won 35 seats and the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) won 34 seats, totaling 69 seats. This combined total represents more than half of the 99 contested seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

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Which party emerged as the leading party in the 1965 legislative elections based on vote share?

Answer: Popular Union (UP)

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) emerged as the leading party in the 1965 legislative elections, securing 31.12% of the national vote.

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How many seats did the Popular Union (UP) win in the 1965 legislative elections?

Answer: 35

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) won 35 seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

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What was the net change in seats for the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) in the 1965 elections?

Answer: A loss of 3 seats

Explanation: The People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) experienced a net loss of 3 seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

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Which party experienced a significant decline in the 1965 elections, losing 19 seats?

Answer: Intransigent Radical Civic Union (UCRI)

Explanation: The Intransigent Radical Civic Union (UCRI) experienced a significant decline in the 1965 elections, losing 19 seats and securing only one seat.

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Nationally, which party ranked third in terms of seats won in the 1965 legislative elections?

Answer: National Federation of Center Parties

Explanation: The National Federation of Center Parties secured 8 seats nationally, making it the third-largest party in terms of seats won in the 1965 legislative elections.

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How many seats did the Integration and Development Movement (MID) win nationally in the 1965 elections?

Answer: 16

Explanation: The Integration and Development Movement (MID) won 16 seats nationally in the 1965 legislative elections.

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How many seats did the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) hold in total after the 1965 elections?

Answer: 69

Explanation: Following the 1965 legislative elections, the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) held a total of 69 seats in the Chamber of Deputies.

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What was the net change in seats for the Popular Union (UP) in the 1965 legislative elections?

Answer: A gain of 31 seats

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) achieved a significant net gain of 31 seats in the 1965 legislative elections, increasing its representation in the Chamber of Deputies.

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Provincial Results and Party Performance

The Popular Union (UP) won the most seats in Buenos Aires City during the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the Popular Union (UP) won seats in Buenos Aires City, the People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) secured more seats there. The UP won the most seats in Buenos Aires Province.

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The National Federation of Center Parties secured the most seats in Corrientes Province in the 1965 elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: In Corrientes Province, the National Federation of Center Parties won the most seats, securing 5 seats with 65.32% of the provincial vote.

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The Democratic Progressive Party (PDP) won the most seats in Corrientes Province during the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The National Federation of Center Parties, not the Democratic Progressive Party (PDP), won the most seats in Corrientes Province during the 1965 elections.

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The Popular Union (UP) secured the highest percentage of votes in Chaco Province in the 1965 elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) secured the highest percentage of votes in Chaco Province, with 43.54% of the vote, winning 2 seats.

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The Popular Union (UP) won seats in San Juan Province in the 1965 legislative elections despite receiving only 15.21% of the vote.

Answer: False

Explanation: In San Juan Province, the Popular Union (UP) received 15.21% of the vote but did not win any seats; the majority of votes and seats in San Juan went to 'Others'.

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The Popular Union (UP) won 2 seats in Santa Fe Province with 196,794 votes in the 1965 elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: In Santa Fe Province, the Popular Union (UP) received 196,794 votes and won 2 seats in the 1965 legislative elections.

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The Popular Union (UP) won 8 seats in Buenos Aires Province in the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) won 14 seats in Buenos Aires Province in the 1965 elections, not 8 seats.

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The Popular Union (UP) won the most seats in Buenos Aires City during the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The People's Radical Civic Union (UCRP) won the most seats in Buenos Aires City, securing 8 seats, while the UP also won 8 seats there. The UP won the most seats in Buenos Aires Province.

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Which province saw the Popular Union (UP) win the most seats, securing 14?

Answer: True

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) won the most seats in Buenos Aires Province, securing 14 of the seats contested there.

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Which party won the most seats in Tucumán Province in the 1965 legislative elections?

Answer: True

Explanation: In Tucumán Province, the political grouping identified as 'Other Peronists' secured the most seats, winning two seats in the Chamber of Deputies.

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The National Federation of Center Parties won the most seats in which province during the 1965 elections?

Answer: True

Explanation: The National Federation of Center Parties won the most seats in Corrientes Province during the 1965 elections.

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The Democratic Progressive Party (PDP) won the most seats in Corrientes Province during the 1965 elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: The National Federation of Center Parties, not the Democratic Progressive Party (PDP), won the most seats in Corrientes Province during the 1965 elections.

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Which province saw the Popular Union (UP) win the most seats, securing 14?

Answer: Buenos Aires Province

Explanation: The Popular Union (UP) won the most seats in Buenos Aires Province, securing 14 of the seats contested there.

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Which party won the most seats in Tucumán Province in the 1965 legislative elections?

Answer: Other Peronists

Explanation: In Tucumán Province, the political grouping identified as 'Other Peronists' secured the most seats, winning two seats in the Chamber of Deputies.

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Election Statistics and Mechanics

What percentage of the national vote did parties categorized as 'Others' receive in the 1965 elections?

Answer: True

Explanation: Parties categorized as 'Others' received 13.29% of the national vote in the 1965 legislative elections, securing 12 seats.

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All 192 seats in the Chamber of Deputies were contested during the 1965 legislative elections.

Answer: False

Explanation: Out of the Chamber of Deputies' total of 192 seats, only 99 seats were contested in the 1965 legislative elections.

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Parties categorized as 'Others' received 13.29% of the national vote in the 1965 elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: Parties categorized as 'Others' received 13.29% of the national vote in the 1965 legislative elections, securing 12 seats.

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The total number of votes cast in the 1965 elections exceeded 9.5 million.

Answer: False

Explanation: The total number of votes cast in the 1965 Argentine legislative elections was 9,349,828, which is less than 9.5 million.

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How many seats were NOT contested in the 1965 Argentine legislative elections out of the total 192 seats?

Answer: True

Explanation: Out of the Chamber of Deputies' total of 192 seats, 93 seats were not contested in the 1965 legislative elections, as only 99 seats were up for election.

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How many seats were NOT contested in the 1965 Argentine legislative elections out of the total 192 seats?

Answer: 93

Explanation: Out of the Chamber of Deputies' total of 192 seats, 93 seats were not contested in the 1965 legislative elections, as only 99 seats were up for election.

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