JAMB Government 1980 Question 18

Question 18

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The term 'franchise' refers to

  1. A.French-speaking people
  2. B.property owners
  3. C.the right to choose representatives to the Legislature
  4. D.the educated electorate
  5. E.the voting card
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the right to choose representatives to the Legislature)

Explanation

Franchise means the right to vote, that is, to choose representatives.