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JAMB Government 1987 Question 10

Question 10

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Under proportional representation, elections are won on the basis of

  1. A.simple majority of votes cast
  2. B.absolute majority of votes cast
  3. C.two-thirds majority of votes cast
  4. D.votes received relative to those of other parties
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (votes received relative to those of other parties)

Explanation

Proportional representation gives each party seats in proportion to the votes it gets compared with other parties. Winning by simple majority is the first-past-the-post system.