What Is First Past The Post System?

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The First Past The Post (FPTP) system, also known as plurality voting, is an electoral method where voters cast their ballot for a candidate in single-member constituencies. In each constituency, the candidate who receives the most votes wins, irrespective of whether they achieve an absolute majority (over 50%). This means a candidate can be elected with less than half of the votes if the remaining votes are split among several other candidates. FPTP is valued for its simplicity and often producing strong governments, as it favors larger parties and two-party systems. However, critics argue it can lead to disproportionate results, where a party wins many seats with a smaller national vote share. It also results in "wasted votes" for losing candidates, leaving many voters unrepresented. This system is used in countries like the UK, the US, and India.

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