WAEC Government 2013 Question 33

Question 33

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An election which involves the use of an electoral college is

  1. A.run-off election.
  2. B.a general election.
  3. C.an open balloting.
  4. D.an indirect election.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (an indirect election.)

Explanation

In an indirect election voters choose an electoral college, which then elects the official (e.g. the US president).