Simple majority - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the simple majority electoral system?
The candidate with a majority of votes wins
The candidate with the most votes wins
The candidate with the fewest votes wins
Is the simple majority electoral system commonly used in legislative bodies?
Yes
No
What is another name for the simple majority electoral system?
First-past-the-post
Proportional representation
Instant-runoff voting
In a hypothetical election with four candidates, what percentage of the vote would a candidate need to win by simple majority?
25%+1
50%+1
75%+1
What type of elections is the simple majority electoral system commonly used in?
Local elections
National elections
International elections
Give an example of an election where the simple majority electoral system is commonly used.
One example of an election where the simple majority electoral system is commonly used is in the election of members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
What is a potential disadvantage of the simple majority electoral system?
One potential disadvantage of the simple majority electoral system is that it can lead to a winner who does not represent the views of a majority of voters, as candidates may win with less than 50% of the vote.