Which of the following statements is correct for the First Past the Post system of election?
Which of the following statements is correct for the First Past the Post system of election?
Solution
Option 1 -> In FPTP, each constituency elects only ONE representative, not multiple.
Option 2 -> In FPTP, voters vote for individual CANDIDATES, not directly for parties.
Option 3 -> This describes proportional representation, not FPTP. In FPTP, seats are not allocated proportionally.
Option 4 -> In FPTP, the candidate with the most votes (plurality) wins, even without an absolute majority (50%+1).
Hence, Option 4 -> In the First Past the Post system, a candidate needs only a plurality (more votes than any other candidate) to win, not necessarily a majority. For example, in a three-way race with vote shares of 40%, 35%, and 25%, the candidate with 40% wins despite lacking the 50%+1 majority -> correct
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