JAMB Government 1983 Question 14

Question 14

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

When the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf we say it is

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

Answer: A (an indirect election)

Explanation

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