GCE Government 1990 Question 3

Question 3

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The process whereby the electorate votes for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf is called

  1. A.an indirect election.
  2. B.an unfair election.
  3. C.a rigged election.
  4. D.a disputed election.
  5. E.an unpopular election.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (an indirect election.)

Explanation

In an indirect election voters choose an electoral college or representatives, who then elect the office holder.