WAEC Government 2010 Question 36

Question 36

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The term winner-takes-all can also be associated with

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

Answer: C (first-past-the post system.)

Explanation

In first-past-the-post the candidate with most votes takes the seat; the losers get nothing.