Question on: JAMB Government - 2005
In a first-past-the-post electoral system, a candidate is declared when he
A
records the highest number of votes cast
B
obtains a two-thirds majority of the votes cast
C
obtains one-third of the votes cast
D
scors the aggregates of the opponent
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Correct Option: A
In a first-past-the-post electoral system, a candidate is declared when he records the highest number of votes cast. This system is also know as plurality system or simple majority. In this elected candidate must secure majority of the votes cast.
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