What are the shortcomings of the Simple Majority System of Elections?

Solution

In case of simple majority there is always an ambiguity that even if a candidate does not get an absolute majority, he/she is declared elected. Suppose in an area there are three candidates X, Y and Z and total number of voters is 5000. In the results of counting X gets 2000, Y-1800 and Z-1200. In this way X is declared elected because he has got the maximum votes, i.e. the simple majority. But he has not get the absolute majority as more than 50% voters do not like him. This is the contradiction in the system that the majority will not have a representative in the Legislative.

Some More Questions From Election and Representation Chapter

For Daily Free Study Material Join wiredfaculty

Election And Representation

What are the shortcomings of the Simple Majority System of Elections?

Some More Questions From Election and Representation Chapter

What is meant by the term Simple Majority Representation System?

What is the meaning of the term Election System?

Explain clearly the Direct Method of Election.

What do you mean by Indirect Method of Election?

Write a short note on Mid-Term Elections.

Explain the term Bye-Election.

Write a short note on 'Political Minority.'

Write a short note on the cumulative vote system.

What is meant by the term Hare System of representation?

Write a short note on Secret Ballot System.

Mock Test Series

NCERT Sample Papers

Entrance Exams Preparation

Phone Number

Email Address

Location