WAEC - Government (2020 - No. 29)
If a winner emerges in an election as a result of his/her votes being more than the combined votes of the opposing contestants, what types of electoral system is being practised?
Absolute majority
plurality
second ballot
alternative vote
Forklaring
If a winner emerges in an election as a result of having more votes than the combined votes of the opposing contestants, the type of electoral system being practised is Absolute majority. In an absolute majority system, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the total votes to win. This ensures that the winner has a clear majority of support.