WAEC Government 2023 Question 24

Question 24

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Elections plays a major role in the democratic process because, it

  1. A.projects the class system.
  2. B.confers legitimacy.
  3. C.ensures only good people rule.
  4. D.manipulates the electoral process.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (confers legitimacy.)

Explanation

Leaders chosen in free elections have the people's mandate, which makes their rule legitimate.