Government Practice Test – The Electoral Process

A type of election in which the voters are asked a yes or no question on a major issue is called ______

A. A by-election.    
B. An indirect election.   
C. An absolute majority.   
D. A referendum.

An electoral district is _________ (JAMB 1980) 

A. a polling booth      B. a constituency    C. a ward      D. a local government area

An election held to determine an important constitutional issue is called a _____

A. direct election      B. counter-election      C. general election      D. referendum

Restricted franchise violates the idea of ________ (WASSCE 2012) 

A. political equality.      B. political culture.      C. public accountability.     D. political socialization

One major advantage of the secret ballot system of election is that, it ______ (WASSCE 2005)

A. helps to elect the best candidate
B. removes the fears of threat and victimization
C. enables the best party to win
D. ensures the efficiency of the electoral commission