What proportion of District Assembly members are appointed by the President in consultation with traditional authorities under the 1992 Constitution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 30 percent of the total membership
- Step 1: Article 242 of the Constitution provides that 70% of assembly members are elected by universal adult suffrage. Step 2. The remaining 30% are appointed by the President in consultation with traditional authorities and interest groups. Answer: 30 percent of the total membership. Why not the others: 50% is half; 10% is too small; all members would abolish local democratic elections.
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