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WAEC Government 2002 Question 12

Question 12

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Another name for the simple majority system of voting is the

  1. A.first-past-the-post system
  2. B.proportional representation
  3. C.absolute majority
  4. D.second ballot system.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (first-past-the-post system)

Explanation

Under simple majority the candidate with the highest votes wins, like the first runner past the finishing post.