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Question 264 · Government and elections

What is a by-election?

  1. A An election held to fill a single seat that has become vacant ✓ Correct
  2. B A general election for the whole country
  3. C A vote to choose the monarch
  4. D An election only in Scotland

✅ Correct answer: A — An election held to fill a single seat that has become vacant

💡 Explanation

A by-election is held in a constituency when a sitting MP dies or resigns between general elections.

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