JAMB Government 1994 Question 18

Question 18

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An electoral process in which candidates for elective offices are selected by party members is known as

  1. A.primary election
  2. B.electoral college
  3. C.direct election
  4. D.preferential voting
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (primary election)

Explanation

A primary election is held inside a party so that members choose who will be the party's candidate in the general election.