WAEC Civic Education 2023 Question 24

Question 24

Democracy and Elections

When voters exercise their right to vote based on monetary or material inducements, the elected candidates may suffer

  1. A.eroded legitimacy during elected term
  2. B.loss of voters support in the next election
  3. C.loss of party support for another term
  4. D.erosion of dividends of democracy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (eroded legitimacy during elected term)

Explanation

Leaders who bought votes lack genuine acceptance (legitimacy).