Electoral System - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1983

An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a

A. By election
B. General election
C. Referendum
D. Plebiscite
E. Mini election

Question 12:

• JAMB 1983

The major advantage of the secret ballot is that

A. It is faster than other systems
B. Nobody can be prevented from voying
C. It ensures the anonymity of each voter
D. Losers can ask for another secret vote
E. It extends the franchise to all adults

Question 13:

• JAMB 1985

The deliberate tampering with the delimitation of constituencies in order to win more seats is called

A. Gerontocracy
B. Gerrymandering
C. Delimitation
D. Bureaucracy
E. Devolution

Question 14:

• JAMB 1986

An important advantage of creating more constituent units in a federal state is to

A. Enhance the people's participation in government
B. Enable ambitious politicians gain political power
C. Make the state gain more power
D. Curb the powers of the federal government

Question 15:

• JAMB 1986

A system of voting in which the voters are asked a yes' or 'no' question on a major issue is called

A. First past the post
B. A referendum
C. An absolute majority
D. An indirect election