First past the post
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First past the post is the name for the electoral system used to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to Westminster.
What is first past the post?
Former British colonies tend to use the same voting system as Westminster. Many, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta and South Africa have since stopped. But the US, Canada, India, and many Caribbean and African states still do.
How does first past the post voting work?
On election day, voters receive a ballot paper with a list of...
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