Election - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1987

The electorate means

A. Elected members of the Assembly
B. Candidates for election
C. Electoral officers
D. Citizens qualified to vote

Question 22:

• JAMB 1990

The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain

A. Absolute majority
B. Simple majority
C. Forty percent of the votes
D. Fifty percent of the votes

Question 23:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following is the least democratic selection process?

A. First past the post system
B. Proportional representation
C. Indirect election
D. Co-option

Question 24:

• JAMB 1990

Indirect election was first introduced in Nigeria by the

A. Lyttleton Constitution
B. Macpherson Constitution
C. Richards Constitution
D. Clifford Constitution

Question 25:

• JAMB 1991

Elections present the electorate the opportunity to

A. Control government policies
B. Control members of parliament
C. Assess the performances of the previous representatives
D. Choose among candidates