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WAEC Government 2020 Question 29

Question 29

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

If a winner emerges in an election as a result of his/her votes being more than the combined votes of the opposing contestants; what type of electoral system is being practised?

  1. A.Absolute majority
  2. B.Plurality
  3. C.Second ballot
  4. D.Alternative vote
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Absolute majority)

Explanation

An absolute majority means more than half of all votes cast, i.e. more than all the others combined.