JAMB Government 1983 Question 3

Question 3

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The process of depriving persons of the right of voting is called

  1. A.enfranchisement
  2. B.disqualification
  3. C.dismissal
  4. D.prohibition
  5. E.disenfranchisement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (disenfranchisement)

Explanation

Disenfranchisement means taking away a person's right to vote; enfranchisement is the opposite, granting it.