WAEC Government 1988 Question 40

Question 40

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

A popular form of proportional representation is

  1. A.communal representation
  2. B.single transferable vote
  3. C.the alternative.
  4. D.the second ballot.
  5. E.electoral college.
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Answer: B (single transferable vote)

Explanation

The single transferable vote is a common form of proportional representation; the alternative vote and second ballot are majority systems.