Which of the following statements is correct for the First Past the Post system of election?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Candidate who wins the election may not get a majority (50%+1) votes.
The correct statement for the First Past the Post (FPTP) system is: Candidate who wins the election may not get a majority (50%+1) votes.
In the FPTP system, the candidate who secures the highest number of votes wins, even if that number is less than 50% of the total votes cast.