Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET October 2020 Political Science
Which one of the following election systems does not ensure representation to minorities?
AProportional representation
BCumulative vote system
CLimited vote system
DRelative majority system ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Relative majority system — The relative majority system does not ensure representation to minorities, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★The relative majority system does not ensure representation to minorities, so it is the answer.
★It is also known as the plurality or first-past-the-post system.
★A candidate can win with the most votes even if these are less than half.
★This lets the largest group take the seat and leaves minorities unrepresented.
★Proportional representation, by contrast, gives minorities a fair share.
★Cumulative and limited vote systems also help minority representation.
★So the relative majority system is the one that fails to protect minorities.
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