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JAMB Level Franchise, Electoral Systems & Suffrage Quiz

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What is the main difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

Direct democracy involves a single ruler making all decisions, while representative democracy involves collective decision-making.

Direct democracy involves citizens making decisions themselves, while representative democracy involves elected officials making decisions on behalf of the citizens. (correct)

Direct democracy is characterized by a two-party system, while representative democracy has multiple parties.

Direct democracy relies on a monarch to make decisions, while representative democracy relies on direct voting by citizens.

Which factor is essential for ensuring free and fair elections in a democratic society?

Presence of armed forces at polling stations

Heavy government censorship of media

Transparency in the electoral process (correct)

Limited access to voting rights based on gender

What is the significance of universal suffrage in the electoral process?

It limits voting rights to specific ethnic groups.

It restricts voting rights to only wealthy individuals.

It allows only certain educational levels to participate in elections.

It ensures that every adult citizen has the right to vote. (correct)

Which type of franchise system allows for the greatest degree of citizen participation in decision-making?

Open franchise system Signup and view all the answers

What role does gerrymandering play in influencing election outcomes?

It manipulates electoral district boundaries to favor a particular party. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common critique of the First-Past-The-Post electoral system?

Leads to a mismatch between popular vote and seat allocation Signup and view all the answers

In terms of electoral systems, what is a major concern associated with the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system?

Complexity leading to voter confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge faced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria?

Lack of financial resources for electoral operations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of an authoritarian electoral system?

Limited candidate choices for voters Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable advantage of the Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system?

Balances proportionality with accountability Signup and view all the answers