The Electoral Process - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 71:

• JAMB 1998

A candidate who wins election by a simple majority, must have been voted for by

A. A majority of the electorate
B. Most of the electorate
C. A good number of the voters
D. A majority of the voters

Question 72:

• JAMB 2000

A referendum is a device to ensure that

A. Elections are free and fair
B. Legislators vote to resolve contentious issues
C. Bye - elections are held to fill vacant positions
D. Decisions are effected with the consent of citzens

Question 73:

• JAMB 2000

The act of removing an elected official by the electorate is referred to as

A. Impeachment
B. Consensus
C. Plebiscite
D. Recall

Question 74:

• JAMB 2001

The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called

A. Devolution
B. Rigging
C. Gerrymandering
D. Delimitation

Question 75:

• JAMB 2002

The delineation of constituencies is a major duty of the

A. National assembly
B. Political parties
C. Boundary commission
D. Electoral commission