The Electoral Process - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 86:

• JAMB 2009

Which of the following is a duty of an electoral commission

A. Registeration of political parties
B. Creation of political parties
C. Establishment of electoral tribunals
D. Inauguration of the parliament

Question 87:

• JAMB 2010

An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is

A. Primary election
B. Bye election
C. Electoral college
D. General election

Question 88:

• JAMB 2010

In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it

A. Eliminates intra-party conflict
B. Promotes greater mass participation in government
C. Serves as an instrument of national integration
D. Guarantees social justice

Question 89:

• JAMB 2011

Franchise in an electoral process means the

A. Right to vote
B. Ownership of means of production
C. The sovereignty of a nation
D. Rights and duties of a citizen

Question 90:

• JAMB 2012

An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is

A. Absolute majority
B. Simple majority
C. Proporational representation
D. Indirect election