Free and Fair Elections

Democratic elections allow people to select their leaders and then hold them accountable.

• True

• False

Which of the following practices represent a 'free' election?

• Every citizen entitled to vote has the right to be registered to vote.

• Every citizen can decide whether or not to vote.

• Every citizen can vote for the candidate of their choice without fear of intimidation or threats.

• All votes are counted in a transparent way

Which of the following measures is NOT A MEASURE put in place on election day to ensure free and fair elections?

• All political parties have a right to campaign

• Having screened booths at the polling station.

• Having a locked ballot box.

• Election officials are present to check voter I.D

When the government changes the boundaries of constituencies to favor their party it is called ______.

Which of the following is considered malpractice during an election?

• Having election observers present

• Bribing of election officials or vote counters.

• Asking for I.D of voters

• Banning parties from campaigning on election day

Which organization is in charge of registering voters and managing election activities in Trinidad and Tobago?

• The Electoral Commission

• Elections and Boundaries Commission

• Independent Electoral Commission

A __________ is a set of basic rules or laws by which a country is governed.

• legislation

• council

• constitution

• reform

The constitution of Trinidad and Tobago was re-written in the year...

• 1498

• 1962

• 1976