The Electoral Process - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1985

The members of the Nigeria Constituent Assembly were elected by

A. Bye-election
B. A general election
C. Electoral colleges
D. Referenda
E. Indirect election

Question 37:

• 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 38:

• 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

Question 39:

• JAMB 1987

Franchise means

A. Resident aliens can vote
B. French people can vote
C. Right to vote
D. Executive order

Question 40:

• JAMB 1987

Under proportional representation, elections are won on the basis of

A. Simple majority of votes
B. Absolute majority of votes cast
C. Two-thirds majority of voters cast
D. Votes received relative to those of other parties