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WorksheetsElection and voters responsibilities
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the age requirement for someone seeking to be a member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria?
a)
35 years
b)
40 years
c)
30 years
d)
25 years
2.
What is the primary purpose of a referendum?
a)
To fill vacant political posts
b)
To elect government officials
c)
To select party candidates
d)
To vote on important issues
3.
What is the voting age in Nigeria?
a)
15
b)
20
c)
18
d)
25
4.
Which type of election involves the Electoral College in the selection process?
a)
Direct Election
b)
Indirect Election
c)
By-Election
d)
Referendum
5.
What is the most important requirement for any elective post in any country?
a)
Educational background
b)
Tax payment
c)
Citizenship
d)
Tribe
6.
What is the age requirement for someone contesting for the post of governor in Nigeria?
a)
30
b)
40
c)
35
d)
45
7.
Who is responsible for electing other political or public officers in an Electoral College system?
a)
Political parties
b)
Voters
c)
Government officials
d)
Elected representatives
8.
What responsibility does a voter have in the electoral process?
a)
Paying taxes
b)
Distributing campaign materials
c)
Knowing the location of polling places
d)
Running for political office
9.
What is an election re-conducted due to disqualification or malpractice called?
a)
Run-off
b)
Secondary
c)
By-election
d)
Primary
10.
What is a person eligible to vote in an election called?
a)
Electioneer
b)
Vote caster
c)
Votee
d)
Voter
11.
Who can contest for elections in Nigeria?
a)
An ex-convict
b)
A sane person
c)
An adult
d)
A teacher
12.
Which of these is regarded as a 'Yes' or 'No' vote?
a)
Run-off election
b)
Referendum
c)
Primary
d)
By-election
13.
Are elections an integral part of democracy?
a)
Probably
b)
Yes
c)
No
d)
Not at all
14.
In which type of election do voters directly vote for their representatives?
a)
Direct Election
b)
Primary Election
c)
Indirect Election
d)
Run-Off Election
15.
What is the process by which voters vote directly to elect their representatives for public office called?
a)
Digital
b)
Direct
c)
Concept
d)
Indirect
16.
Which of the following is NOT a voter's right?
a)
Right to ask questions on the election process or procedure
b)
Right to vote if registered
c)
Right to vote in privacy
d)
Right to vote even if not registered
17.
In which type of election is an election tribunal or court likely to order a re-conduct?
a)
By-Election
b)
Referendum
c)
Run-Off Election
d)
Primary Election
18.
What qualification is necessary for a person to be eligible to vote in an election?
a)
Tax payment
b)
Citizenship
c)
Membership in a political party
d)
Educational background
19.
What type of election fills a vacant political office due to the death of the incumbent?
a)
Run-Off Election
b)
By-Election
c)
Primary Election
d)
Referendum
20.
What is the minimum age requirement for someone seeking to be President of Nigeria?
a)
45 years
b)
40 years
c)
35 years
d)
30 years
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