Life in the UK Test· UK Visas and Immigration
What does "first past the post" mean in UK general elections?
Choices
- AThe first candidate to declare wins
- BThe candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, even without an outright majorityCorrect
- CThe candidate with at least 50% of votes wins
- DCandidates are ranked by voter preference
Answer
The candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, even without an outright majority
Under "first past the post," the candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency wins, even if they don't get an outright majority. The UK uses this for general elections.
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