CanadaElections 2 · Elections and levels of government
In a federal riding, which candidate becomes the Member of Parliament?
- aThe candidate chosen by the party leaders after the vote
- bOnly a candidate who wins more than half of the votes; otherwise a second vote is held
- cThe candidate who receives the most votesCorrect answer
- dThe candidate who has lived in the riding the longest
Why?
Each riding elects one MP, and the candidate with the most votes wins. This system is called first past the post, so a winner does not need more than half of the votes.
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