Waec Government 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 1996

The purpose of an election is to

A. Allow people to participate in choosing their leaders
B. Provide social amenities for the electorate
C. Declare election results
D. Give people political education
E. Allow the counting of votes in public

Question 22:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following is not a method of election?

A. Simple majority
B. Proportional representation
C. Single-member constituency
D. Plurality system
E. Absolute majority

Question 23:

• WAEC 1996

How many Nigerians were elected into Legislative Council when the elective principle was applied in

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
E. Six

Question 24:

• WAEC 1996

One of the advantages of the simple majority system of voting is that it

A. Discourages election malpractices
B. Gives an accurate result of an election
C. Is very suitable to large countries
D. Is simple and cheap to operate
E. Is useful in developing countries

Question 25:

• WAEC 1996

The geographical units into which a country is divided for the purpose of elections are called

A. Constituencies
B. Polling
C. Local government areas
D. States
E. Country councils