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Government Brains

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What role does technology play in the electoral process?

a)

Technology has no impact on the electoral process whatsoever.

b)

Technology enhances the electoral process by improving accessibility, efficiency, and communication.

c)

Technology complicates the electoral process by creating confusion and delays.

d)

Technology only benefits candidates with more funding and resources.

2.

What is the significance of voter education in Nigeria?

a)

Voter education reduces the number of eligible voters.

b)

Voter education is significant in Nigeria as it empowers citizens, enhances electoral participation, and strengthens democracy.

c)

Voter education is only important for political parties.

d)

Voter education is primarily focused on teaching candidates about elections.

3.

How does the Electoral Commission ensure fair elections?

a)

The Electoral Commission relies solely on public opinion polls.

b)

The Electoral Commission ensures fair elections through regulations, audits, voter education, transparency, and oversight.

c)

The Electoral Commission uses social media to influence voter decisions.

d)

The Electoral Commission conducts elections without any regulations.

4.

Why are free elections important for democracy?

a)

Free elections are primarily for international approval.

b)

Free elections are only necessary in large countries.

c)

Free elections are a form of entertainment for citizens.

d)

Free elections are crucial for democracy as they empower citizens to select their leaders and influence government policies.

5.

What challenges does the Electoral Commission face during elections?

a)

Simplifying the voting process

b)

Enhancing public awareness campaigns

c)

Increased voter turnout

d)

Challenges include voter registration accuracy, logistics management, preventing voter fraud, compliance with laws, misinformation, and voting system security.

6.

One of the causes of electoral malpractices is

a)

ambition to win power at all costs

b)

attractiveness of the political office

c)

greed

d)

all the above

7.

Electoral malpractices can be explained as the

a)

illegal acts of the voters

b)

inappropriate deeds of the political parties

c)

undisciplined actions of the electoral officials

d)

All the above

8.

The illegal manipulation of electoral materials and results is known as

a)

under-age voting

b)

deceitful manifestoes

c)

thuggery

d)

election rigging

9.

All these are the forms of election rigging except

a)

multiple voting during election

b)

falsification of election results

c)

illegal printing of voters' cards

d)

adequate supply of voting materials to polling units

10.
Democracy originated in which society?
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
11.

What is one of the importance of elections?

a)

Makes the change of government difficult and violent

b)

Checks the excesses of leaders

c)

Promotes dictatorship

d)

Limits the choice of leaders

12.

What is one of the rights of voters during an election in Nigeria?

a)

Right to receive assistance if the voter is deaf

b)

Right to preview a sample ballot before voting

c)

Right to ask questions on election process or procedure

d)

Right to vote in privacy and freedom from coercion or intimidation

13.

What is one of the responsibilities of voters during an election?

a)

Coercing or intimidating other voters

b)

Following all federal and states voting laws

c)

Ignoring voting procedures

d)

Disrespecting the privacy of other voters

14.

Which of the following is NOT a qualification needed to be voted into the parliament in Nigeria?

a)

Educational Qualification

b)

Political party membership

c)

Criminal record

d)

Tax payment

15.

What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible to vote in an election in Nigeria?

a)

16 years

b)

25 years

c)

18 years

d)

21 years