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WAEC Government 2015 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An election held to fill a vacant post in the legislature due to the death or resignation of a member is called a

  • A. run-off election
  • B. electoral College
  • C. bye-electionCorrect
  • D. primary election

Explanation

A bye-election is used to fill a vacant seat in the legislature as a result of the death, resignation or recall of a member.

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