JAMB Government 2009 Question 38

Question 38

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Which of the following is a duty of an electoral commission?

  1. A.Registration of political parties.
  2. B.Creation of political parties.
  3. C.Establishment of electoral tribunals.
  4. D.Inauguration of the parliament.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Registration of political parties.)

Explanation

Electoral commissions such as INEC register parties, register voters and conduct elections; they do not form parties.