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WAEC Government 1997 Question 26

Question 26

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

For an Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair election, it must be

  1. A.controlled by the government
  2. B.funded by only one of the political parties
  3. C.an impartial and independent body
  4. D.supervised by a government agency
  5. E.headed by a Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Answer: C (an impartial and independent body)

Explanation

An electoral body must be independent and neutral so that no party or government can influence the results.