Political Science · Electoral System
In the 'First-Past-The-Post' (FPTP) system, which candidate is declared the winner?
- 1The candidate who secures two-thirds majority in the election.
- 2The candidate who secures more than 50% of the total votes polled.
- 3The candidate who gets more votes than any other candidate in that specific constituency.✓
- 4The candidate who is a member of the party that gets the most votes nationwide.
Correct answer
The candidate who gets more votes than any other candidate in that specific constituency.
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