Question 24
POST_UTME_WELLSPRING_UNIVERSITY
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2018
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
In the context of electoral systems, what is the primary difference between a proportional representation system and a first-past-the-post system?
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Proportional representation systems allocate seats based on the percentage of votes received, while first-past-the-post systems allocate seats based on the number of votes received.
B.
Proportional representation systems allocate seats based on the number of votes received, while first-past-the-post systems allocate seats based on the percentage of votes received.
C.
Proportional representation systems allocate seats based on the number of candidates, while first-past-the-post systems allocate seats based on the number of votes received.
D.
Proportional representation systems allocate seats based on the number of votes received, while first-past-the-post systems allocate seats based on the number of candidates.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Proportional representation systems allocate seats based on the percentage of votes received, while first-past-the-post systems allocate seats based on the number of votes received.
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Post Utme Wellspring University
2018
Government
Question 24.
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objective
questions from the
2018
Post Utme Wellspring University
Government
examination.