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WAEC Government 1995 Question 29

Question 29

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An election in which people vote for issues of public policy rather than candidates is known as a

  1. A.mini-election
  2. B.general election
  3. C.bye-election
  4. D.party primary
  5. E.referendum.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (referendum.)

Explanation

In a referendum the electorate votes directly 'yes' or 'no' on a policy or constitutional question, not on candidates.