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
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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
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Is the absolute majority electoral system commonly used in countries with only two major political parties?
Yes
No
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What is another name for the absolute majority electoral system?
First-past-the-post
Proportional representation
50%+1 system
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Which type of electoral system helps ensure that the winning candidate has broad support from the electorate?
Absolute majority
Simple majority
Proportional representation
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What happens if no candidate wins an absolute majority in a runoff election?
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In what type of countries is the absolute majority electoral system commonly used?
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