UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does "first past the post" mean in UK elections?
AVoters rank every candidate in order of personal preference from most to least favoured
BThe candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, even without a majority ✓
CThe first candidate to formally declare their candidacy automatically wins the seat
DParties receive seats in proportion to their total national share of all votes cast
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, even without a majority.
"First past the post" means the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins the seat — even if they don't have more than 50% of the votes. This system tends to produce clear majorities in Parliament.
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