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JAMB Government 1997 Question 17

Question 17

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because

  1. A.the ruling party may lose the election
  2. B.the winner may not poll an absolute majority
  3. C.it works against all opposition parties
  4. D.it is easy to rig
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the winner may not poll an absolute majority)

Explanation

Under simple plurality (first past the post), the candidate with the most votes wins even if he has less than half. Most voters may then have voted against the winner.