Question 17
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsIn a simple majority electoral system, the candidate that wins is the one who
- A.obtains the greatest number of votes cast
- B.has spent the most amount of money
- C.has travelled most widely in the country
- D.is endorsed by the traditional rulers
- E.has most support among labour union leaders
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (obtains the greatest number of votes cast)
Explanation
Under simple majority (first-past-the-post) the candidate with the most votes wins, even without more than half.