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AQA GCSE · Question 03.1 · Politics and Participation
In the First Past the Post voting system the...
In the First Past the Post voting system the...
Answer options:
A.
result of the election is proportionate.
B.
winner is found by using a quota.
C.
winner is the one with the most votes.
D.
winner needs over 50% of the votes.
How to approach this question
Read the question carefully and recall the key features of the First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system used in UK General Elections. Evaluate each option to see which one accurately describes how a winner is determined under FPTP.
Full Answer
C.winner is the one with the most votes.✓ Correct
The First Past the Post (FPTP) system is used for UK Parliament general elections. The country is divided into constituencies, and in each one, the candidate who receives the most votes (a plurality) wins the seat. They do not need to win an overall majority (more than 50%) of the votes in that constituency. This system is simple but often leads to disproportionate national results.
Common mistakes
Confusing FPTP with other voting systems, particularly thinking that a winner needs more than 50% of the vote (which is a majority, not a plurality).
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