Election and Political Systems Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an election?

• To divide the people into groups

• To educate the electorate about history

• To select representatives for government offices

• To promote economic activities

Which of the following is a function of elections?

• Encouraging nepotism

• Educating citizens about national issues

• Promoting disunity among citizens

• Neglecting minority groups

What type of election involves citizens directly voting for their leaders?

• Indirect election

• Referendum

• Direct election

• Bye-election

Which of the following is NOT a demerit of elections?

• High cost of conducting elections

• Promotion of ethnocentrism

• Ensuring smooth transition of power

• Division of the people into groups

What is required for a free and fair election?

• Intimidation of voters

• Secret balloting

• Collaboration of electoral officers with political parties

• Rigging during vote counting

A bye-election is conducted to:

• Elect representatives for all offices

• Fill a vacant seat in government

• Select candidates for a general election

• Allow citizens to vote on a policy issue

What does the principle of "one man, one vote" signify?

• Every citizen has equal voting rights

• Only men are allowed to vote

• People can vote multiple times in an election

• Voting is based on economic class

Which of the following is a condition necessary for free and fair elections?

• Manipulation of voter registration

• Immediate declaration of results after counting

• Interference by the government in the electoral process

• Allowing only a specific group to vote

Elections confer legitimacy on a government by:

• Allowing political parties to manipulate votes

• Representing the people's choice of leaders

• Ignoring the needs of minority groups

• Promoting nepotism in governance

A plebiscite is an election used to:

• Select candidates for office

• Decide an important public issue

• Fill a vacant parliamentary seat

• Educate citizens about democracy