Government Practice Test – The Electoral Process

Which of the following does not relate to elections?  

A. Dividing the country into constituencies
B. Registering voters
C. Printing voters’ cards
D. Impeachment of the president

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

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

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

A person who exercises franchise performs _________ (WASSCE 2008) 

A. an executive function      B. a legal function      C. a civic duty      D. an administrative duty

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.