WAEC Government 1995 Question 11

Question 11

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Disenfranchisement refers to the

  1. A.qualification of voters in an election
  2. B.disqualification of fraudulent presidential aspirants
  3. C.denial of right to vote in an election
  4. D.right to vote in all elections
  5. E.right to vote and be voted for.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (denial of right to vote in an election)

Explanation

To disenfranchise someone is to take away or deny his right to vote.