Question 13
POST_UTME_PAN-ATLANTIC_UNIVERSITY
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2020
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
The concept of electoral systems is crucial in a democratic society. Which of the following best describes the difference between a proportional representation system and a first-past-the-post system?
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
In a proportional representation system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received, while in a first-past-the-post system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received in each constituency.
B.
In a proportional representation system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received in each constituency, while in a first-past-the-post system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received overall.
C.
In a proportional representation system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received overall, while in a first-past-the-post system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received in each constituency.
D.
In a proportional representation system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received in each constituency, while in a first-past-the-post system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received overall.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
In a proportional representation system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received, while in a first-past-the-post system, seats are allocated based on the number of votes received in each constituency.
About This Question
This is
Post Utme Pan Atlantic University
2020
Government
Question 13.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2020
Post Utme Pan Atlantic University
Government
examination.