WAEC Government 2019 Question 5

Question 5

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The electorate is defined as

  1. A.intended candidates for voting.
  2. B.elected party members.
  3. C.elected civil society group.
  4. D.citizens that are qualified to vote.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (citizens that are qualified to vote.)

Explanation

The electorate is the body of citizens who meet the legal conditions (age, citizenship, registration) to vote in an election.