UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the role of a "Returning Officer" in an election?
AThe officer who physically transports and returns all completed ballot papers to Parliament
BThe official responsible for running the election and declaring the result in a constituency ✓
CThe officer formally responsible for notifying all losing candidates of their official defeat
DThe official who manages and oversees all postal and overseas voter registration
Explanation
A Returning Officer is the official responsible for conducting the election in a constituency — they manage the polling stations, oversee the count, and formally declare the result.
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