Understanding the First Past the Post Electoral System

Very Easy Unit 5: Political Participation Electoral Systems

In the United States, electoral systems determine how votes are counted and how representatives are elected. One common electoral system is the "first past the post" system, where the candidate with the most votes in a district wins. Understanding this system is crucial for analyzing election outcomes.

Based on your knowledge of various electoral systems, which of the following describes the "first past the post" electoral system?

Candidates must win more than 50% of the votes to be elected.

The candidate with the highest number of votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve a majority.

All votes are counted, and the top two candidates face each other in a runoff election.

Candidates are elected based on proportional representation from party lists.

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