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Q: Which of the following is a characteristic of a "First Past the Post" electoral system ?
  • A. Candidate who wins the elections gets majority of votes
  • B. Voter votes for a candidate
  • C. Voter votes for the Party
  • D. Every party gets seats in the legislature in proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets
Correct Answer: Option B - The first past the post (FPTP) system is also known as the simple majority system. In this voting method voters cast their vote for a candidate of their choice. The candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared the winner irrespective of vote share this system is used in state legislative assemblies.
B. The first past the post (FPTP) system is also known as the simple majority system. In this voting method voters cast their vote for a candidate of their choice. The candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared the winner irrespective of vote share this system is used in state legislative assemblies.

Explanations:

The first past the post (FPTP) system is also known as the simple majority system. In this voting method voters cast their vote for a candidate of their choice. The candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared the winner irrespective of vote share this system is used in state legislative assemblies.