Hayat Ashraf

Nature and Scope of First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) Voting System 1. Nature of FPTP  Simple and Winner-Takes-All FPTP is a straightforward electoral system where voters in each constituency choose one candidate, and the candidate with the most votes wins, even if they don't have an absolute majority.   Majoritarian Focus It emphasizes a majoritarian approach, favoring candidates who can secure the highest number of votes, potentially leading to clear winners and stable governments. 2. Scope of FPTP  Localized Representation  FPTP operates at the constituency level, providing a direct link between voters and their representatives. Each constituency elects its own representative, enhancing local representation.  Common in Westminster Systems  FPTP is widely used in Westminster-style parliamentary systems, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and India, where the candidate with the most votes in each constituency wins a seat in the legislature.  P...