WAEC Government 2016 Question 32

Question 32

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

For an election to be fair and free, the Electoral Commission must be

  1. A.ready to manipulate results.
  2. B.ready to reject criticisms.
  3. C.headed by a minister in the executive.
  4. D.independent of other institutions of government.
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Answer: D (independent of other institutions of government.)

Explanation

An independent commission can run elections without pressure from the government or parties.