ELECTORAL PROCESS

Which of the following is NOT a type of election?

• General Election

• By-Election

• Primary Election

• Advisory Election

What is the primary purpose of an election?

• To promote political parties

• To select leaders or representatives

• To establish laws

• To conduct referendums

Which of the following best describes a 'referendum'?

• An election to choose a local leader

• A vote on a particular issue or policy

• An election to choose members of parliament

• A process for appointing judges

What is the term for the period before an election during which candidates can campaign?

• Election Day

• Campaign Period

• Voting Period

• Nomination Period

Which body is typically responsible for overseeing elections in a country?

• The Judiciary

• The Executive

• An Electoral Commission

• The Legislature

What does 'voter turnout' refer to?

• The number of votes cast in an election

• The number of registered voters

• The percentage of eligible voters who vote

• The total number of candidates running

Which of the following methods is commonly used to cast a vote?

• Secret ballot

• Public declaration

• Telephone voting

• Postal voting

What is the significance of a 'swing voter'?

• A voter who consistently votes for one party

• A voter who changes their preference from one election to another

• A voter who does not participate in elections

• A voter who only votes in local elections

What is the main feature of a 'two-party system'?

• Multiple parties compete for power

• Only two major political parties dominate

• Political parties are banned

• Independent candidates are favored

What does the term 'incumbent' refer to in an election?

• A candidate who is running for the first time

• A candidate who has already held the office

• A candidate who is not affiliated with any party

• A former candidate who withdrew from the race