Electoral Processes and Systems Quiz

Who dissolves Parliament to mark the end of a parliamentary term in most Commonwealth Caribbean countries?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

What is the main role of the Elections Commission in the electoral process?

• Selecting political candidates

• Organizing campaigns for political parties

• Overseeing elections to ensure fairness and transparency

• Announcing election results

Why are independent observer missions important in elections?

• They manage polling stations.

• They select political party candidates.

• They monitor elections to ensure fairness and transparency.

• They count ballots.

Which organization is an example of a regional observer mission?

• United Nations

• CARICOM

• Commonwealth Secretariat

• European Union

What responsibility do voters have in the electoral process?

• Organizing campaigns

• Registering to vote

• Announcing election dates

• Monitoring polling stations

What must voters present at polling stations to cast their votes?

• A driver's license

• A birth certificate

• A national ID or voter registration card

• A utility bill

Who oversees the counting of ballots on election day?

• Political candidates

• Returning officers

• Police officers

• Electoral observers

What marks the official end of an election campaign?

• The dissolution of Parliament

• Election Day

• Swearing-in of the Prime Minister

• Announcement of winners

What is the role of the police on Election Day?

• Counting votes

• Campaigning for candidates

• Ensuring the safety and security of the voting process

• Organizing polling stations

What happens after the ballots are counted?

• Polling stations are dismantled.

• Winners are declared by returning officers.

• New voter registration begins.

• Observers leave the country.