TABLE
OF CONTENTS
1. Definition
of Electoral Voting System
2. The
Electoral Voting Process
3. Characteristics
of Electoral Voting System
4. Types
of Electoral voting System
5. Conclusion
6. References
DEFINITION
OF ELECTORAL VOTING SYSTEM
An electoral system may be defined as a process or
method through which the people of a given country elect their representative
into different political offices or positions in government. It also includes
the conditions and processes for the nomination of candidates for elective
posts including procedure and rules of election.
In Nigeria, an electoral commission with different
designation is appointed to organise and conduct all elections in the country.
For example, Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) conducted 1979-83 Second
Republic elections. National Electoral Commission (NEC) conducted the 1993
aborted Third Republic elections. Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC) conducted the 1999 Fourth Republic elections.
