What is the voting system used in UK general elections?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. First past the post
- Step 1: The candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins. Step 2. The Single Transferable Vote is used in Northern Ireland elections for the Assembly and Scotland's local elections. Answer: First past the post. Why not the others: The others are not used for Westminster.
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