WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 244

1,216.

A factor that could make elections to be free and fair is the

A.

existence of dependent electoral commission

B.

adoption of a flexible constitution

C.

opportunity for people to vote twice

D.

registration of eligible voters

Correct answer is D

- For an election to be free and fair, eligible voters must be registered and certain civil liberties, such as the freedoms of speech, association and assembly, are required. 

1,217.

Which of the following is not a factor that promotes democratic electoral system?

A.

political consciousness

B.

periodic election

C.

up-to-date electoral register

D.

popularity of the governor

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,218.

Universal Adult Suffrage is popular because it

A.

allows for equal political representation

B.

allows for greater political participation

C.

encourages a multi-party system

D.

ensures equal performance of all poltical parties

Correct answer is B

The concept of universal franchise, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage of the common man, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, regardless of wealth, income, gender, social status, race, or ethnicity, subject only to minor exceptions. It allows greater participation in the polity.

1,219.

The purpose of an election is to

A.

allow people to participate in choosing their leaders

B.

provide social amenities for the electorate

C.

give political education to the rich

D.

allow the counting of votes in public

Correct answer is A

An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office.

1,220.

Which of the following is an example of a general election?

A.

Bye-election

B.

Presidential election

C.

Local election

D.

Student union election

Correct answer is B

During general election all or most members of a given political body are chosen. These are usually held for a nation's primary legislative body, it include the presidential election, governorship election, national assembly elections etc.