In a first-past-the-post electoral system, a candidate normally wins a constituency by:
Correct answer: D. Receiving more votes than any other candidate
- A. Winning a seat through a party list allocation
- B. Securing more than half of the national vote
- C. Obtaining the same vote share as the ruling party
- D. Receiving more votes than any other candidate
Explanation
First-past-the-post awards the constituency seat to the candidate with the highest number of votes, even without an absolute majority. Party list allocation is associated with proportional representation.
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