WAEC Government 2017 Theory — Question 7

Question 7 of 16 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

4(a) What is a simple majority system?

Model answer

Simple majority is also known as first-past-the-post or plurality system. It is an electoral system where the candidate that scores the highest number of votes in an election is declared the winner of the election.

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