Government Practice Test – The Electoral Process

The type of election where people are to only choose either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on constitutional amendment and other government policies is known as ______

A. referendum    B. run-off election   C. bye-election   D. none above

A government that is constituted by several parties after a general election is referred to as _____ 

A. elite government  
B. fascist government
C. illegitimate government
D. national government.

A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System of voting is that _________ (WASSCE 2012) 

A. it is faster than other systems.
B. it ensures the anonymity of the voter.
C. it extends the franchise to all adults.
D. nobody can be prevented from voting

An Electoral College system of voting is a form of _______

A. Direct election.    
B. An indirect election.  
C. Secret ballot system of voting.   
D. Open ballot system of voting

Which of the following is a function of an electoral commission? (WASSCE 2009)

A. Educating the public on economic policies
B. Registration of voters for election.
C. Sharing of political power among parties.
D. Provision of essential services