WAEC Government 1998 Question 18

Question 18

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

A singled-member constituency is one in which

  1. A.two or more representatives are elected from one constituency
  2. B.only one candidate can contest election
  3. C.only one representative is elected from each constituency
  4. D.opposition candidates are not allowed to contest elections
  5. E.franchise is limited in all constituencies.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (only one representative is elected from each constituency)

Explanation

A single-member constituency elects one representative.