WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 70

346.

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

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

347.

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

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

348.

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

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

349.

Universal adult suffrage is very popular today because it

A.

allows the establishment of military regimes

B.

allows for equal political representation

C.

encourages a multi-party system

D.

ensures equal performance of all political parties

E.

allows for greater political participation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

350.

Which of the following best explains the term manifesto? The

A.

constitution of the political party

B.

authority to form a political party

C.

proposed programme of a political party

D.

symbol of the ruling political party

E.

campaign strategies of a political party

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.