Stephanie is running for a seat on the House of Representatives. She beats her opponents in the election but does not get 50 percent or more of the votes. In a single-member plurality system, what does this mean?
a. She gets a percentage of the representation based on the percentage of votes she won.
b. She also needs to win the electoral college vote.
c. She wins because only a plurality of votes is needed.
d. She does not win because she needs a majority of votes.
Answer: c. She wins because only a plurality of votes is needed.
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