THEORY
1. (a) What is proportional representation?
(b) Discuss its merits and demerits
2. Highlight three merits of a simple majority system of voting.
3. Highlight any three demerits of a simple majority system of voting.
4. Explain Simple plurality system
5. Explain the (a) repeated ballot
(b) second ballot
(c) alternative vote
6. (a) What is an absolute majority system?
(b) Identify any five disadvantages of the absolute majority system.
7.What is a simple majority system?
8. Outline four demerits of the system.
OBJECTIVES
1. The process by which people vote to elect their representatives is called
A. electoral system.
B. plebiscite.
C. electoral college.
D. franchise.
2. A popular form of proportional representation is
A. communal representation.
B. single transferable vote.
C. the alternative.
D. the second ballot.
3. The “first-past-the-post” system of voting is also called
A. second ballot system.
B. proportional representation.
C. simple majority system.
D. alternative vote system.
4. Proportional representation is more appropriate in a
A. multi-party system.
B. plurality system.
C. unitary system.
D. monarchical system.
5. Which of the following is not a method of election?
A. Simple majority.
B. Proportional representation.
C. Single-member constituency.
D. Plurality system.
6. One of the advantages of the simple majority system of voting is that it
A. discourages election malpractices.
B. gives an accurate result of an election.
C. is very suitable to large countries.
D. is simple and cheap to operate.
7. A system in which a candidate with the highest number of votes is declared winner in an election is
called
A. first-pass-the-post.
B. block voting.
C. second balloting.
D. proportional representation.
8. The system of voting on behalf of another person is known as
A. voting by lot.
B. casting votes.
C. voting by proxy.
D. preference voting.
9. The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
A. it is faster than other systems.
B. nobody can be prevented from voting.
C. it ensures the anonymity of each voter.
D. losers can ask for another secret vote.
10. Another name for the simple majority system of voting is the
A. first-past-the-post system. thing
B. proportional representation.
C. absolute majority.
D. second ballot system.
11. The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all other contestants
put together is called
A. simple majority system.
B. referendum.
C. second ballot system.
D. absolute majority system.
12. An elected politician represents all the following except
A. his constituency.
B. the electorate.
C. the government. D. his political party.
13. Another name for the first past the post system of voting is the
A. second ballot system.
B. alternative voting method.
C. simple majority method.
D. single transferable voting system.
14. One major advantage of the secret ballot system of election is that, it
A. helps to elect the best candidate.
B. removes the fear of threat and victimization.
C. enables the best party to win.
D. ensures the efficiency of the electoral commission.
15. The plurality system of voting could be described as
A. complex majority.
B. two-third majority.
C. simple majority.
D. absolute majority.
16. The system of election whereby each political party is given a percentage of seats that is equal to the
percentage of popular votes cast in its favour is known as
A. absolute plurality.
B. proportional representation.
C. simple majority.
D. simple plurality.
17. The practice of voting in absentia through an authorized representative is
A. bye-election.
B. delegated election.
C. voting by proxy.
D. quota voting.
18. Where no absolute majority is obtained in the first round of elections, the most viable option is the
A. simple majority.
B. proportional representation.
C. second ballot.
D. bye-election.
19. Which of the following is not a form of proportional representation?
A. Alternative vote.
B. Second ballot..
C. List system.
D. Plurality system.
20. The term winner-takes-all can also be associated with
A. second ballot system.
B. representative government.
C. first-past-the post system.
D. proportional representation.
21. A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System of voting is that
A. it is faster than other systems.
B. it ensures the anonymity of the voter.
C. it extends the franchise to all adults.
D. nobody can be prevented from voting.
22. Which of the following electoral systems is ideal for heterogeneous society?
A. Simple majority.
B. Preferential ballot.
C. Non-transferable vote.
D. Proportional representation.
23. Which of the following is a disadvantage of proportional representation? It
A. encourages rigging.
B. promotes strong government.
C. makes for easy decision making in parliament.
D. is difficult and government.
D. his political party.
24. Which of the following statements is correct about proportional representation? It
A. makes the assembly representative of all citizens.
B. is simple to operate.
C. preserves the two-party system.
D. gives the parties seats in relation to their popular support.
25. If a winner emerges in an election as a result of his/her votes being more than the combined votes
of the opposing contestants; what type of electoral system is being practised?
A. Absolute majority
B. Plurality
C. Second ballot
D. Alternative vote.
26. Which electoral system best suits a heterogeneous political environment?
A. Non-transferable votes.
B. Preferential ballot.
C. Proportional representation.
D. Run-off election.
27. In an election, secret ballot is described as the process where the voter
A. is screened off to conceal the vote
B. cast the vote in a sealed box
C. is assisted to cast the vote
D. is searched before casting the vote
28. Secret voting assists the voter in making a decision without
A. coercion
B. national interest
C. public good
D. pondering over issues
