Jamb Government Questions
Question 16:
An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a
- A By election
- B General election
- C Referendum
- D Plebiscite
- E Mini election
Question 17:
Which of the following countries does NOT operate a federal constitution
- A USA
- B Canada
- C Nigeria
- D France
- E Switzerland
Question 18:
The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
- A It is faster than other systems
- B Nobody can be prevented from voying
- C It ensures the anonymity of each voter
- D Losers can ask for another secret vote
- E It extends the franchise to all adults
Question 19:
Which of these statements is CORRECT about proportional Representation?
- A It makes the assembly representative of all citizens
- B It is simple to operate
- C It preserves the party system
- D It gives the parties seats in proportion to their popular support
- E It legalizes dictatorship
Question 20:
In a one party State
- A There are no free citizens
- B Communism is banned
- C The communist party is the only legal party
- D The ruling party the only only legal party
- E Elections to the legislature are held at the party's conferences