WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 296

1,476.

Which of the following is not an electoral malpratice?

A.

impersonation

B.

threatening

C.

campaigning for a candidate

D.

gerrymandering

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,477.

Which of the following is a function of an electoral commission?

A.

adjudicating election petitions

B.

provision of electoral registers

C.

disciplining personnel in the civil service

D.

promotion of public servants

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,478.

If a winner emerges in an election as a result of his/her votes being more than the combined votes of the opposing contestants; what types of electoral system is being practised?

A.

Absolute majority

B.

plurality

C.

second ballot

D.

alternative vote

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,479.

The institution established by the constitution to be responsible for recruiting personnel into the civil service is the ___________

A.

personnel management office

B.

office of the president

C.

National labour commission

D.

Public service commission

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,480.

The following are means of controlling public corporation except _________

A.

legislative control

B.

judicial control

C.

ministerial control

D.

chief of staff control

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.