The Electoral Process - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1995

Which of the following was Not a function of FEDECO during the Second Republic?

A. Organizing, conducting and supervising all elections
B. Providing guidelines, rules and regulations for political parties
C. Arranging for the registration of persons qualified to vote
D. Swearing in of elected candidates

Question 67:

• JAMB 1995

who among the following served as chairmen of NEC under General Babangida ?

A. Chief Ani and Justice Ovie - Whiskey
B. Prof Awa and Prof. Nwosu
C. Prof. Uya and Alh Kurfi
D. Col Wase and Chief Esua

Question 68:

• JAMB 1997

The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because

A. The ruling party may lose the election
B. The winner may not poll an absolute majority
C. It works against all opposition parties
D. It is easy to rig

Question 69:

• JAMB 1997

The process of dividing a country into electoral districts is known as

A. Delimitation
B. Demarcation
C. Delineation
D. Distribution

Question 70:

• JAMB 1998

The major advantage of secret balloting is that it

A. Allows people to vote freely
B. Ensures the anonymity of the voter
C. Extends the franchise to all adults
D. Is faster than the other systems