Post Utme Bsu 2021 Government Question 40

Practice objective / multiple choice question 40 from the 2021 Post Utme Bsu Government examination.

Post Utme Bsu 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 40 POST_UTME_BSU • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of electoral systems refers to the methods used to elect representatives to office. Which of the following best describes the key features of a proportional representation electoral system?

Answer Options

A. A proportional representation electoral system is characterized by a winner-takes-all approach, where the candidate with the most votes wins the seat.
Correct Answer B. A proportional representation electoral system is characterized by a system of proportional allocation of seats to parties, based on the number of votes received.
C. A proportional representation electoral system is characterized by a single-member constituency system, where each seat is allocated to a single candidate.
D. A proportional representation electoral system is characterized by a combination of proportional and winner-takes-all elements.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
A proportional representation electoral system is characterized by a system of proportional allocation of seats to parties, based on the number of votes received.

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This is Post Utme Bsu 2021 Government Question 40. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Bsu Government examination.

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