The Electoral Process
Government · 50 practice questions
Suffrage (evolution, types); elections (types, ingredients of a free and fair election); electoral systems (types, advantages and disadvantages); the electoral commission (functions, problems).
- Distinguish the different types of franchise.
- Identify and explain the types of electoral systems.
- Analyse the various electoral processes.
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- Practice question 1
Transparency and accuracy in the collation of election results are particularly important because errors, delays or manipulation at this stage can directly affect
- A.The credibility and accepted outcome of the entire election
- B.The wording of party manifestos
- C.The location of polling units only
- D.The design of the ballot paper
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A. The credibility and accepted outcome of the entire election
Problems in collation can directly affect the credibility and accepted outcome of the election.
- Practice question 2
The requirement to hold a by-election when a legislative seat becomes vacant reflects the underlying democratic principle that a constituency should not remain
- A.Represented indefinitely by any single individual
- B.Without elected representation for a prolonged, indefinite period
- C.Subject to any electoral process whatsoever
- D.Governed only by the executive
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B. Without elected representation for a prolonged, indefinite period
This reflects the principle that a constituency should not remain unrepresented for a prolonged period.
- Practice question 3
One benefit of accreditation before voting is that it helps to
- A.Eliminate the secret ballot
- B.Allow anyone to vote multiple times
- C.Prevent multiple voting and impersonation
- D.Increase electoral malpractice
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C. Prevent multiple voting and impersonation
Accreditation helps prevent multiple voting and voter impersonation.
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