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WAEC Government 2011 Question 38

Question 38

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Which of the following is not a form of proportional representation?

  1. A.Alternative vote
  2. B.Second ballot
  3. C.List system
  4. D.Plurality system
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Answer: D (Plurality system)

Explanation

The plurality (first-past-the-post) system gives the seat to the top candidate and is not proportional; the list system is the standard PR method. (Alternative vote and second ballot are also majority systems, not PR.)