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Waec Government Questions

Question 1656:
One way to ensure a free and fair election is to
  • A Operate a one-party system
  • B Allow parties to campaign on election day
  • C Guarantee the security of electoral officers and materials
  • D Appoint a politician as the chairman of the electoral commission
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Question 1657:
An election which involves the use of an electoral college is
  • A Run-off election
  • B A general election
  • C An open balloting
  • D An indirect election
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Question 1658:
Which of the following functions is performed by the electoral commission?
  • A Distribution of party membership cards
  • B Presenting parties manifestoes
  • C Delimiting the country into constituencies
  • D Conducting oath of office for elected president
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Question 1659:
Which of the following statements distinguishes political parties from pressure groups?
  • A Political parties only lobby government to change certain policies
  • B Pressure groups select candidates for political of fices
  • C Political parties influence government policies
  • D Pressure groups influence government policies to member's interest
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Question 1660:
Public opinion enables a government to
  • A Influence the public
  • B Suppress its opponents
  • C Cut down the coat of governing
  • D Know the feeling of the masses
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