NECO Civic Education 2014 Question 49

Question 49

Democracy and Elections

One of the ways to ensure a free and fair election is to

  1. A.allow parties to campaign on election day.
  2. B.appoint a politician as the chairman of the electoral commission.
  3. C.ensure INEC chairman is appointed from a pressure group.
  4. D.guarantee the security of electoral officers and materials.
  5. E.operate a one party system.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (guarantee the security of electoral officers and materials.)

Explanation

Protecting electoral officials and materials stops rigging and violence, helping elections to be free and fair.