Absolute majority - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the absolute majority electoral system?
The candidate with a majority of votes wins
The candidate with the most votes wins
The candidate with more than 50% of the votes wins
What happens if no candidate receives an absolute majority in an election?
The candidate with the most votes wins
A runoff election is held between the two candidates with the most votes
The election is declared invalid and a new election is held
A runoff election is held between the two candidates with the most votes
Is the absolute majority electoral system commonly used in countries with only two major political parties?
Yes
No
What is another name for the absolute majority electoral system?
First-past-the-post
Proportional representation
50%+1 system
Which type of electoral system helps ensure that the winning candidate has broad support from the electorate?
Absolute majority
Simple majority
Proportional representation
What happens if no candidate wins an absolute majority in a runoff election?
If no candidate wins an absolute majority in a runoff election, another runoff election may be held between the top two candidates again until a candidate receives an absolute majority.
In what type of countries is the absolute majority electoral system commonly used?
The absolute majority electoral system is commonly used in countries with multiple major political parties, such as France and India.