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JAMB Government 1985 Question 18

Question 18

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An election conducted to fill a vacant post in a legislature is known as

  1. A.a primary election
  2. B.a general election
  3. C.a by-election
  4. D.a referendum
  5. E.an indirect election
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (a by-election)

Explanation

A by-election fills a single seat that falls vacant between general elections.