Why did labour loose 1951 election?

Under the first past the post electoral system, many Labour votes were "wasted" as part of large majorities for MPs in safe seats. This was the fourth of five elections in the twentieth century where a party lost the popular vote, but won the most seats.

Explanation:

branches of government. to ensure a separation of powers, the u.s. federal government is made up of three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. the legislative branch is made up of the house and senate, known collectively as the congress.