Government Questions and Answers
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
The body responsible for conducting and supervising elections in West African countries is called
ombudsman
electoral commission
election observers
constituent assembly
Correct answer is B
An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country.
A factor that could make elections to be free and fair is the
existence of dependent electoral commission
adoption of a flexible constitution
opportunity for people to vote twice
registration of eligible voters
Correct answer is D
- For an election to be free and fair, eligible voters must be registered and certain civil liberties, such as the freedoms of speech, association and assembly, are required.
Which of the following is not a factor that promotes democratic electoral system?
political consciousness
periodic election
up-to-date electoral register
popularity of the governor
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Universal Adult Suffrage is popular because it
allows for equal political representation
allows for greater political participation
encourages a multi-party system
ensures equal performance of all poltical parties
Correct answer is B
The concept of universal franchise, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage of the common man, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, regardless of wealth, income, gender, social status, race, or ethnicity, subject only to minor exceptions. It allows greater participation in the polity.
The purpose of an election is to
allow people to participate in choosing their leaders
provide social amenities for the electorate
give political education to the rich
allow the counting of votes in public
Correct answer is A
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office.