Concept: The simple plurality system, also called "first-past-the-post," gives victory to the candidate with the highest votes, even without an absolute majority.
Explanation: Under this system, the winning candidate only needs to obtain more votes than each other candidate.
The winner does not have to score more than half of all valid votes cast.
For example, in a four-candidate contest, a candidate polling only
35% of the total votes can still be declared the winner.
Thus, the elected person may not actually represent the majority of the electors.
This major flaw is why the plurality system is strongly criticized by political analysts.
The other options are incorrect because this system does not by itself make the ruling party lose, target all opposition parties, or become easy to rig.
Answer: B. The winner may not poll an absolute majority.