Absolute majority - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What is the absolute majority electoral system?
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A
The candidate with a majority of votes wins
B
The candidate with the most votes wins
C
The candidate with more than 50% of the votes wins
2
What happens if no candidate receives an absolute majority in an election?
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A
The candidate with the most votes wins
B
A runoff election is held between the two candidates with the most votes
C
The election is declared invalid and a new election is held
3
Is the absolute majority electoral system commonly used in countries with only two major political parties?
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A
Yes
B
No
4
What is another name for the absolute majority electoral system?
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A
First-past-the-post
B
 Proportional representation
C
50%+1 system
5
Which type of electoral system helps ensure that the winning candidate has broad support from the electorate?
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A
Absolute majority
B
Simple majority
C
Proportional representation
6
What happens if no candidate wins an absolute majority in a runoff election?
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7
In what type of countries is the absolute majority electoral system commonly used?
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