WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2399

11,991.

The geographical units into which a country is divided for the purpose of elections are called

A.

constituencies

B.

polling

C.

local government areas

D.

states

E.

country councils

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,992.

One of the advantages of the simple majority system of voting is that it

A.

discourages election malpractices

B.

gives an accurate result of an election

C.

is very suitable to large countries

D.

is simple and cheap to operate

E.

is useful in developing countries

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,993.

How many Nigerians were elected into Legislative Council when the elective principle was applied in

A.

Two

B.

Three

C.

Four

D.

Five

E.

Six

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,994.

Which of the following is not a method of election?

A.

Simple majority

B.

Proportional representation

C.

Single-member constituency

D.

Plurality system

E.

Absolute majority

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,995.

Universal adult suffrage is very popular today because it

A.

allows the establishment of military regimes

B.

allows for equal political representation

C.

encourages a multi-party system

D.

ensures equal performance of all political parties

E.

allows for greater political participation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.