The Electoral Process - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 96:

• JAMB 2016

Franchise can be described as the right to

A. Vote at elections
B. Form political parties
C. Vote and be voted for
D. Contest in elections

Question 97:

• JAMB 2020

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 98:

• JAMB 2017

____________ is the act of wearing campaign paraphernalia or carrying signs to a polling centre with the intent of influencing voters?

A. Polling centre
B. Candidate
C. Passive electioneering
D. Electorate

Question 99:

• JAMB 2017

A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office is ____________

A. By-election
B. Election
C. Bill
D. Public office

Question 100:

• JAMB 2017

In the United States, what do they call by-election?

A. Special election
B. By polls
C. General election
D. Recall