UK Government, the Law and Your Role
In a general election, which party forms the government?
AThe party with the most votes nationally
BThe party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons ✓
CThe party chosen by the monarch
DThe party that has been in opposition longest
Explanation
The party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons forms the government. The leader of that party becomes the Prime Minister. This is why first past the post can give a party a majority of seats without a majority of votes.
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