UI Post-UTME Government 2025 (Model questions) Question 9

Question 9

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Franchise refers to:
I. The right to vote
II. Eligibility to contest elections
III. Ownership of political parties
IV. Political participation

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

Answer: B (I, II and IV)

Explanation

Franchise is the right to take part in elections, mainly voting and also being voted for, so it is a form of political participation. Owning parties has nothing to do with it.