JAMB Government 1984 Question 24

Question 24

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Elections among candidates from the same party before the final elections are called

  1. A.running mates
  2. B.electoral colleges
  3. C.party conventions
  4. D.primaries
  5. E.second ballots
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (primaries)

Explanation

A primary election is held within a party to choose its candidate for the main election.