NECO Civic Education 2014 Question 1

Question 1

Democracy and Elections

Which of the following is not a function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?

  1. A.Administering oath of office to elected officers
  2. B.Conducting periodic elections
  3. C.Recruitment of electoral officers.
  4. D.Registration of political parties
  5. E.Registration of voters
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Administering oath of office to elected officers)

Explanation

INEC registers parties and voters and conducts elections; the oath of office is administered by judicial officers such as the Chief Justice.