Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Civic Education Question 29

Practice objective / multiple choice question 29 from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 29 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

In a proportional‑representation system a parliament has \(120\) seats. A 5\% electoral threshold applies; only parties receiving at least 5\% of the national vote obtain seats. After the election three parties cross the threshold: Party A with \(42\%\) of the vote, Party B with \(35\%\) and Party C with \(18\%\). Seats are allocated to these parties in proportion to their vote shares among the qualifying parties, using the largest‑remainder method. How many seats does each party receive?

Answer Options

A. Party A: 54 seats, Party B: 43 seats, Party C: 23 seats
B. Party A: 53 seats, Party B: 45 seats, Party C: 22 seats
C. Party A: 52 seats, Party B: 45 seats, Party C: 23 seats
Correct Answer D. Party A: 53 seats, Party B: 44 seats, Party C: 23 seats
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Party A: 53 seats, Party B: 44 seats, Party C: 23 seats

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Civic Education Question 29. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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