Question 28
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsWhich of the following is true as a major function of elections?
- A.Elections serve the purpose of recruitment of the leaders to office in a modern state
- B.The elections give the people a chance to eliminate opponents who are in office
- C.They are means of testing the popularity of politicians
- D.Politicians use elections as tools to deceive the populace
- E.Elections are a means by which politicians keep themselves in power
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Elections serve the purpose of recruitment of the leaders to office in a modern state)
Explanation
The main job of elections in a modern state is to choose (recruit) people into public office peacefully and legitimately.