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Which of the following statements is correct for the First Past the Post system of election?

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✅ Correct Option: 4

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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