WAEC Government 2012 Objective — Question 34

Question 34 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The 'first-past-the-post' system of voting is also called A. second ballot system

A. second ballot system
B. Proportional representation
C. simple majority systemCorrect
D. alternative vote system

Explanation

The first-past-the-post system of voting is also called simple majority system. It is a form of electoral system in which a candidate with the highest number of votes cast is declared the winner.

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