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JAMB Government 1983 Question 15

Question 15

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a

  1. A.by election
  2. B.general election
  3. C.referendum
  4. D.plebiscite
  5. E.mini election
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (by election)

Explanation

A by-election fills a single seat that falls vacant through death, resignation or recall between general elections.