Election and Voters' Responsibilities 1 - JSS2 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary purpose of a general election?
Selecting candidates for primary elections
Choosing representatives for public offices
Filling vacant seats between scheduled elections
Electing party leaders
Which voting system allocates seats in a legislative body based on the proportion of votes each political party receives?
Plurality voting
Proportional representation
Ranked-choice voting
Majoritarian system
What type of election is held to fill vacant seats in legislatures between scheduled general elections?
Primary election
General election
By-election
Runoff election
In which voting system do voters rank candidates in order of preference?
Plurality voting
Proportional representation
Ranked-choice voting
Majoritarian system
What is the primary function of primary elections?
Electing party leaders
Choosing representatives for public offices
Selecting candidates for general elections
Filling vacant seats in legislatures
Which type of election aims to ensure that parties are represented in proportion to their electoral support?
General election
Primary election
By-election
Proportional representation
What is the significance of ranked-choice voting?
It ensures winner-takes-all outcomes
It allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference
It assigns seats in a legislative body based on party affiliation
It limits the number of candidates in an election
Which aspect of elections fosters public trust and confidence in the democratic system?
Representation
Accountability
Legitimacy
Peaceful transfer of power
What is the primary role of elections in democracy?
To concentrate power in the hands of the elite
To suppress minority rights
To facilitate peaceful transfer of power
To empower citizens and shape government policies
Which voting system allows the candidate with the most votes to win, even without an absolute majority?
Plurality voting
Proportional representation
Ranked-choice voting
Majoritarian system