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WAEC Government 1997 Question 28

Question 28

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An indirect election takes place when

  1. A.election is conducted for seats in the legislature
  2. B.voting is by proxy
  3. C.election result is decided by the Judiciary
  4. D.elected representatives vote on behalf of the electorate
  5. E.there is rigging of elections.
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Answer: D (elected representatives vote on behalf of the electorate)

Explanation

In an indirect election the people elect representatives (an electoral college), who then choose the office holder.