The 'first-past-the-post system of voting is also called
The 'first-past-the-post system of voting is also called
- A. second ballot system
- B. proportional representation
- C. simple majority system
- D. alternative vote system
Correct Answer: C. simple majority system
Explanation
A first-past-the-post (FPTP and sometimes abbreviated to FPP) electoral system is one in which voters indicate on a ballot the candidate of their choice, and the candidate who receives the most votes wins. This is sometimes described as winner takes all. First-past-the-post voting is a plurality voting method. FPTP is a common, but not universal, feature of electoral systems with single-member electoral divisions, and is practiced in close to one third of countries. Notable examples include Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as most of their current or former colonies and protectorates. Simple majority may refer to: Majority, a voting requirement of more than half of all ballots cast.