THEORY
1. (a) What are the functions of the Electoral Commission in the electoral process?
(b) What problems are likely to hinder the success of the commission in Nigeria?
2. (a) Identify five officials used in the conduct of election on the polling day.
(b) State one function of each of the officials identified in (a) above.
3. In what five ways can the electoral management body ensure fair play in an electoral contest in Nigeria
OBJECTIVES
1. Which of the following is not the responsibility of the Electoral Commission in Nigeria ?
A. Swearing in of the members of the House of Assembly.
B. Counting and publication of election results.
C. delimitation of constituencies.
D. Compilation of electoral register.
2. Which of the following functions is performed by the electoral commission?
A. Distribution of party membership cards.
B. Presenting parties’ manifestoes.
C. Delimiting the country into constituencies.
D. Conducting oath of office for elected president.
3. Which of the following is a major feature of an Electoral Commission?
A. Support for the ruling party.
B. Control by government.
C. Privately funded.
D. Political neutrality.
4. The body responsible for conducting and supervising elections in West African countries is called
A. ombudsman.
B. electoral commission.
C. election observers.
D. constituent assembly.
5. Which of the following is not a problem of an electoral commission in West Africa?
A. Electoral malpractices.
B. Inadequate personnel.
C. Inadequate funds.
D. Registration of voters.
6. Which of the following is not the responsibility of an Electoral Commission?
A. Creation of constituencies.
B. Registration of voters.
C. Nomination of candidates.
D. Registration of political parties.
7. Which of the following is the duty of an Electoral Commission?
A. Adjudicating election petitions.
B. Nominating party candidates.
C. Campaigning for candidates.
D. Provision of voters’ register.
8. Which of the following is a function of an electoral commission?
A. Educating the public on economic policies.
B. Registration of voters for election.
C. Sharing of political power among parties.
D. Provision of essential services.
9. Which of the following is a function of Electoral Commission?
A. Arbitrating among political parties.
B. Arranging and conducting elections.
C. Organizing political parties.
D. Supporting political parties.
10. The major function of an electoral commission is to
A. appoint members of the judiciary.
B. appoint the staff of local government.
C. announce the dissolution of the assembly.
D. make arrangements for the conduct of elections.
11. The responsibilities of dividing a country into constituencies and accepting the nomination of
candidates for elections are shouldered by the
A. Ombudsman.
B. President.
C. Electoral Commission.
D. Census Board.
12. The major problem facing electoral management bodies in West Africa is
A. lack of qualified personnel.
B. poor communication network.
C. foreign interference.
D. electoral malpractice.
13. Which of the following is a function of an Electoral Commission?
A. Adjudicating election petitions
B. Provision of electoral registers
C. Disciplining personnel in the Civil Service
D. Promotion of public servants.
14. Undue political interference in the work of electoral management bodies in West Africa has the potential to
A. ensure fairness and transparency in their operations.
B. employ qualified returning officers.
C. erode the independence of the institution
D. make all parties accept election results.
15. One of the functions of the electoral management body is to
A. interpret the electoral laws fairly
B. look for external sources besides the government to fund its operations
C. engage in business to increase its financial capacity
D. conduct training programmes for presidential candidates
