UI Post-UTME Government 2025 (Model questions) Question 8

Question 8

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An electoral system determines:
I. How votes are cast
II. How votes are counted
III. How leaders are selected outside elections
IV. Allocation of seats

  1. A.I, II and IV
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.I, II, III and IV
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, II and IV)

Explanation

An electoral system sets the rules for casting and counting votes and turning them into seats. Choosing leaders outside elections is not part of it.