Election - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1997

The process of dividing a country into electoral districts is known as

A. Delimitation
B. Demarcation
C. Delineation
D. Distribution

Question 37:

• JAMB 1998

The major advantage of secret balloting is that it

A. Allows people to vote freely
B. Ensures the anonymity of the voter
C. Extends the franchise to all adults
D. Is faster than the other systems

Question 38:

• JAMB 2000

A referendum is a device to ensure that

A. Elections are free and fair
B. Legislators vote to resolve contentious issues
C. Bye - elections are held to fill vacant positions
D. Decisions are effected with the consent of citzens

Question 39:

• JAMB 2000

The act of removing an elected official by the electorate is referred to as

A. Impeachment
B. Consensus
C. Plebiscite
D. Recall

Question 40:

• JAMB 2001

The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called

A. Devolution
B. Rigging
C. Gerrymandering
D. Delimitation