Question 37
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
Explain why voter registration is regarded as a prerequisite for effective political participation in a democratic system.
Answer Options
A.
Because only registered voters are permitted to run for public office, making registration a prerequisite for candidacy.
B.
Because registration determines the number of seats each region receives in the legislature, influencing political representation.
C.
Because registration allows the government to collect taxes from citizens, which funds political campaigns.
Correct Answer
D.
Because registration creates the official list of eligible voters; without being on that list a citizen cannot cast a ballot, so registration is the necessary first step that enables citizens to vote and thereby participate politically.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Because registration creates the official list of eligible voters; without being on that list a citizen cannot cast a ballot, so registration is the necessary first step that enables citizens to vote and thereby participate politically.
About This Question
This is
Waec Model Questions Vol1
2017
Government
Question 37.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2017
Waec Model Questions Vol1
Government
examination.
Difficulty level:
Easy
.