The Electoral Process - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1983

The process of depriving person of the right of voting is called

A. Enfranchisement
B. Disqualification
C. Dismissal
D. Prohibition
E. Disenfranchisement

Question 22:

• JAMB 1983

When the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf we say it is

A. An indirect election
B. An unfair election
C. A rigged election
D. A disputed election
E. A biased election

Question 23:

• 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 24:

• 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 25:

• JAMB 1983

The general election in Nigeria was held in

A. 1933
B. 1955
C. 1952
D. 1959
E. 1964