WAEC Government 1996 Question 22

Question 22

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The purpose of an election is to

  1. A.allow people to participate in choosing their leaders
  2. B.provide social amenities for the electorate
  3. C.declare election results
  4. D.give people political education
  5. E.allow the counting of votes in public.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (allow people to participate in choosing their leaders)

Explanation

Elections are the means by which citizens choose those who will represent and govern them.