Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Government Question 38

Practice objective / multiple choice question 38 from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 38 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The Senate consists of 109 seats. To pass a bill, at least two‑thirds of the members must vote in favour. Party X holds 45 seats, Party Y holds 30 seats, Party Z holds 20 seats and there are 14 independent senators. Party X wishes to form a coalition with the smallest possible number of other parties or independents that will achieve the required two‑thirds majority. Identify the minimum total number of seats the coalition can have and specify one combination of parties/independents that attains this minimum.

Answer Options

A. 72 seats - achieved by Party X together with Party Z and any 7 independents
Correct Answer B. 73 seats - achieved by Party X together with Party Z and any 8 independents
C. 75 seats - achieved by Party X together with Party Y
D. 77 seats - achieved by Party X together with Party Y and any 2 independents
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
73 seats - achieved by Party X together with Party Z and any 8 independents

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Government Question 38. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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