Electoral Malpractice - JSS2 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does election malpractice refer to?
Ethical campaign strategies
Legal campaign financing
Illegal or unethical actions undermining electoral integrity
Voter education initiatives
Which of the following is an example of election malpractice?
Voter education programs
Ballot counting transparency
Voter intimidation
Civic engagement initiatives
What is a common form of election malpractice involving ballots?
Transparent vote counting
Voter suppression
Ballot stuffing
Honest vote casting
Which factor may contribute to election malpractice?
Strengthened legal frameworks
Improved voter education
Political competition
Independent electoral oversight
What is a consequence of election malpractice?
Increased public trust in democratic institutions
Strengthened legitimacy of elected officials
Political instability
Enhanced civic engagement
How does election malpractice affect the legitimacy of elected officials?
Enhances their mandate to govern
Strengthens public trust in democratic institutions
Undermines their legitimacy
Fosters political stability
What role does corruption play in election malpractice?
Facilitates electoral transparency
Deters voter suppression
Contributes to malpractice
Promotes electoral integrity
What solution aims to prevent election malpractice through legal means?
Strengthening legal frameworks
Increasing voter turnout
Encouraging civic engagement
Promoting political competition
How can civil society organizations help combat election malpractice?
By facilitating voter intimidation
By monitoring elections and reporting malpractice
By engaging in vote buying
By suppressing voter turnout
What is the primary purpose of voter education initiatives in combating election malpractice?
To promote voter apathy
To enhance public awareness of democratic principles
To intimidate voters
To undermine electoral integrity