WAEC Government 2004 Question 36

Question 36

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Which of the following is the duty of an Electoral Commission?

  1. A.Adjudicating election petitions
  2. B.Nominating party candidates
  3. C.Campaigning for candidates
  4. D.Provision of voters' register.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Provision of voters' register.)

Explanation

The electoral commission registers voters and conducts elections; courts or tribunals hear petitions and parties nominate candidates.