JAMB Government 2012 Question 20

Question 20

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as

  1. A.primary election
  2. B.general election
  3. C.mid-term election
  4. D.bye-election.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (primary election)

Explanation

Parties choose their candidates in primary elections before the general election.