WAEC Government 1998 Question 23

Question 23

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Indirect election refers to an election that

  1. A.is conducted through an electoral college
  2. B.allows voters to vote for themselves
  3. C.is solely organized by the citizens
  4. D.allows voters to cast their votes openly
  5. E.is supervised by the police.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (is conducted through an electoral college)

Explanation

In an indirect election the voters choose an electoral college which then elects the office holder.