Government Practice Test – The Electoral Process

Which of the following best describes the concept of enfranchisement? Right _____

A. to campaign for candidates during elections
B. to sue and be sued
C. given to people to vote and be voted for
D. to free expression on political issues

The purpose of an election ¡s to ______

A. allow people to participation in choosing their leaders
B. providing social amenities for the electorate
C. give political education to the rich
D. allow the counting of votes in public

Citizens legally qualified to vote for parliamentary candidates form _______ (JAMB 1984) 

A. a ward
B. the electorate
C. members of the House of Assembly
D. a Trade Union Congress

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

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.