Under what condition does an Argentine presidential election require a second round (balotaje)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. When the leading ticket gets under 45% of votes, or under 40% with a margin under 10%
- Step 1: Articles 97 and 98 establish this unique double-threshold system. Step 2. A candidate wins in the first round with >45% of valid votes, OR with >40% and a >10% lead over second. Answer: When the leading ticket gets under 45% of votes, or under 40% with a margin under 10%. Why not the others: Otherwise, a runoff election between the top two candidates takes place within 30 days.
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