UI Post-UTME Government 2019 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Statutory functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) include all the following except

  1. A.conduct of general elections
  2. B.swearing in of elected heads of the executive
  3. C.delimitation of electoral districts
  4. D.registration of political parties.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (swearing in of elected heads of the executive)

Explanation

INEC conducts elections, draws constituency boundaries and registers parties; elected executives are sworn in by judges, not INEC.