Correct Answer: A. an epic

Correct Answer: C. Sodium trioxocarbnate (IV)

Correct Answer: D. wasn't she

Correct Answer: D. boiling points

Correct Answer: D. total votes in an election.

Correct Answer: C. 1.0A

Correct Answer: B. amino acid.

Correct Answer: D. N11 500 loss

Correct Answer: D. gold,frankincense and myrrh

Explanation

The following are the functions of the electoral commission:

(i)Conduct of election: It is involved in the conduct, organisation and administration of elections in a country.

(ii) Registration of voters:The electoral commission is responsible for the registration of eligible voters for any election. 3. Division of a country into constituencies

(iv)Type of voting:The electoral commission decides the type of voting system to be adopted.

(v)Provision of electoral materials: It provides ballot boxes, ink, papers and other needed election materials.

(vi) Registration of political parties;It has the power to screen and register political parties for elections.

(vii)Display of voters' register: It displays voters' register after registration.

(viii)Revision of voters' list:This is also one of the functions of the commission

(ix)Appointment and training of electoral officials: The commission is also mandated to recruit and train electoral officials for elections.

(x)Provision of polling booths: This is done in all the constituencies before the commencement of elections.

(xi)Enlightenment campaign: It is the function of the commission to educate and enlighten the people on the importance and processes of elections.

(xii)Counting and announcing of election results: The commission does the counting of votes after the election and also announces the final results.

(xiii)Provision of security;It works hand in hand with security operatives in making sure that enough security is provided during the elections.

(xiv)Grants to political parties:The commission is responsible for disbursing the federal government grants to all registered political parties.

5(b) Likely problems that may hinder the success of the electoral commission in Nigeria:

(i)Appointment of officials: Recruitment of officials making up the commission ought to be appointed through election, but if appointed by the executive, it can hinder the success of the commission

(ii)Political interference:This can affect the efficiency of the commission, if there is political interference in the affairs of the commission.

(iii) Independence of the commission:If the commission is not independent of the other arms of government e.g executive and legislature.

(iv) Appointment of honest, trustworthy and reliable officials: If these qualities are not found, it can hinder the success in Nigeria.

(v)Remuneration: If the remuneration of the officials are not adequate, constant, etc., and not paid from the consolidated fund.

(vi)Security of tenure:Lack of security of tenure can also hinder the success of the commission.

(vii)Merits: Officials of the commission should be appointed on merit, but when this is not done, the successes of the commission would be hindered.

(viii)Funding of the commission: If the funding is not from a central body but from the executive arm of government.

(ix)Dismissal of the officials:There are likely to be a hindrance if the executive arm of government is involved in the dismissal of the officials of the commission.