Question 16
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsIn simple plurality electoral system, the winner receives
- A.more than half of the votes cast
- B.overwhelming majority of all votes cast
- C.more votes than those for all other candidates combined
- D.the highest vote cast in favour of any candidate
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (the highest vote cast in favour of any candidate)
Explanation
Under simple plurality (first-past-the-post), the candidate with the most votes wins, even if that is less than half.