Correct Answer: D. Jean Bodin

Correct Answer: B. is convicted by a court

Correct Answer: B. Parliamentary

Correct Answer: D. bribing an electoral officer

Explanation

i. Drafting and gazetting of the bill

ii. The notice of the bill is given to the Clerk of the House

iii. First reading: the bill is presented to the house by the Clerk who will also read the nature and purpose of the bill.

iv. Second reading: here the bill is presented by the sponsor of the bill stating its importance /relevance

v. Committee stage: the bill is referred to the appropriate Standing Committee for detailed examination.

vi. Report stage: the appropriate Standing Committee reports back to the House making recommendations and amendments where necessary.

vii. Debate stage: the committee of the whole house debates the recommendations made by the appropriate Standing Committee and makes suggestions.

viii.Third reading: further scrutiny and final amendments are made before going to the second chamber. If the legislature is bicameral, it undergoes the same process.

(ix) Assent: the bill goes to the President or Governor for assent so that the bill can become law.

(x) Veto: if the President or Governor refuses to sign the bill, the bill can be passed into law by two-thirds majority of the whole house.

Explanation

1. It should be truly neutral in its operations
2. Stakeholders should be involved in all the electoral processes
3. It should compile credible and updated voters' register
4. Adequate provision of election materials
5. Adequate training of electoral officers and assigns
6. Provision of transparent ballot boxes
7. Ensure adequate security at the polling stations
8. Undertake regular and effective voter education
9. Open counting of ballots at polling booths/units/ centres
10. Avoidance of gerrymandering
11. Prompt declaration of election results after voting
12. Quick and impartial resolution of electoral disputes
13. Transparent collation of results in the presence of party agents
14. Enactment of satisfactory electoral laws
15. Appointment of electoral officials must be based on merit
16. Adequate remuneration for electoral officers
17. Gradual adoption of electronic voting process
18. Effective distribution of electoral materials across the country
19. Effective funding by the state
20. Electoral Management Body must ensure equal access to the state media.

Correct Answer: B. supremacy of the law

Correct Answer: B. socialism

Correct Answer: B. power

Correct Answer: B. influence the polices of the government