Post Utme Greenfield University 2019 Government Question 39

Practice objective / multiple choice question 39 from the 2019 Post Utme Greenfield University Government examination.

Post Utme Greenfield University 2019 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 39 POST_UTME_GREENFIELD_UNIVERSITY • 2019 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The Nigerian electoral system is based on a first-past-the-post system, where the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins the seat. Discuss the implications of this system for the representation of minority groups in Nigeria.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The first-past-the-post system has led to a concentration of power in the hands of the majority, undermining the representation of minority groups.
B. The first-past-the-post system has led to a diffusion of power, with minority groups having a greater voice in government.
C. The first-past-the-post system has led to a separation of powers, with the president, legislature, and judiciary each having distinct roles.
D. The first-past-the-post system has led to a weakening of the authority of the president, as other branches of government have gained more power.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The first-past-the-post system has led to a concentration of power in the hands of the majority, undermining the representation of minority groups.

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This is Post Utme Greenfield University 2019 Government Question 39. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Post Utme Greenfield University Government examination.

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