WAEC Government 2021 Objective — Question 39
Question 39 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which electoral system best suit a heterogeneous political environment?
- A. Non-transferable votes
- B. Preferential ballot
- C. Proportional representationCorrect
- D. Run-off election
Explanation
Proportional representation is used to elect representatives in a multi-member constituency system, allowing each group or political party to gain seats in proportion to votes cast, providing representation for all interest groups in a heterogeneous community.
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