WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 223

1,111.

Restricted franchise violates the idea of

A.

political equality

B.

political culture

C.

public accountability

D.

political socialization

Correct answer is A

political equality refers to the equality of each citizen's individual rights and liberty.

1,112.

The 'first-past-the-post system of voting is also called

A.

second ballot system

B.

proportional representation

C.

simple majority system

D.

alternative vote system

Correct answer is C

A first-past-the-post (FPTP and sometimes abbreviated to FPP) electoral system is one in which voters indicate on a ballot the candidate of their choice, and the candidate who receives the most votes wins. This is sometimes described as winner takes all. First-past-the-post voting is a plurality voting method. FPTP is a common, but not universal, feature of electoral systems with single-member electoral divisions, and is practiced in close to one third of countries. Notable examples include Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as most of their current or former colonies and protectorates.

Simple majority may refer to: Majority, a voting requirement of more than half of all ballots cast.

1,113.

A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System of voting is that

A.

it is faster than other systems

B.

it ensures the anonymity of the voter

C.

it extends the franchise to all adults

D.

nobody can be prevented from voting

Correct answer is B

The secret ballot,  is a voting method in which a voter's choices in an election or a referendum are anonymous, forestalling attempts to influence the voter by intimidation, blackmailing, and potential vote buying. The system is one means of achieving the goal of political privacy.

1,114.

Universal Adult Suffrage is associated with a

A.

democratic government

B.

political culture

C.

public accountability

D.

political socialization

Correct answer is A

The concept of universal suffrage, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, regardless of property ownership, income, race, or ethnicity, subject only to minor exceptions.

1,115.

The coming together of two or more political parties to form a government is

A.

coalition

B.

merger

C.

unification

D.

co-operation

Correct answer is A

 A political coalition or political alliance or political bloc is an agreement for cooperation between different political parties on common political agenda often for purposes of contesting an election to mutually benefit by collectively clearing election thresholds or otherwise benefiting from characteristics of the voting system or for government formation after elections.