WAEC - Government (2019)

  • 1
    The constitutional power given to the judiciary to interpret legislative acts, executive and administrative actions and to declare its constitutionality or otherwise is _____
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    (C)
    judicial review
  • 2
    The ultimate duty of a citizen is to demonstrate his/her __________
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    (B)
    loyalty to the state
  • 3
    Conventions and usages are rules based on ________
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    (A)
    traditions and customs
  • 4
    The body responsible for the execution of the policies of government is the ______
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    (B)
    Civil service
  • 5
    The Electorate is defined as ________
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    (D)
    citizens that are qualified to vote
  • 6
    The right to govern and administer the affairs of the people of a country is ________
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    (C)
    authority
  • 7
    One of the following is a characteristic of a unitary system
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    (B)
    Homogeneous society
  • 8
    The mass type of party is ________
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    (A)
    broad-based
  • 9
    Who among the following provided the detailed work on sovereignty?
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    (A)
    Jean Bodin
  • 10
    The family and peer groups are important agents of _________
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    (B)
    political socialization
  • 11
    The confederal system of government is unpopular because ___________
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    (D)
    all the component units are sovereign
  • 12
    Local government is relevant because it provides political ______
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    (D)
    participation at the grassroots
  • 13
    Pressure groups provide _______
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    (D)
    means by which government ascertain public reactions to their policies
  • 14
    The authority of the state is collectively exercised by the _______
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    (A)
    executive, legislative, judiciary
  • 15
    In a presidential system of government, legislative approval is not necessary for the ________
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    (D)
    appointments of civil servants
  • 16
    The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rules in West Africa except ______
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    (D)
    religion
  • 17
    Which of the following electoral systems is ideal for a heterogeneous society?
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    (D)
    proportional representation
  • 18
    A constitution performs the role of ________
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    (D)
    stating the functions and limitations of leaders
  • 19
    The impeachment process is a unique feature of the ______
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    (B)
    presidential system
  • 20
    Which of the following is a function of the party whip?
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    (B)
    ensuring that the members tow the party position
  • 21
    Labour groups mostly come under the umbrella of the ________
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    (B)
    trades union congress
  • 22
    The major problem facing electoral management bodies in West Africa is _______
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    (D)
    electoral malpractice
  • 23
    The features of a state include all the following except _______
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    (C)
    society
  • 24
    To facilitate the movement of people from one member to another the Economic Community of West  African States (ECOWAS) has _________
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    (B)
    waived visa requirements for citizens of member countries
  • 25
    Public Corporations are referred to as statutory bodies because they are established by _________
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    (B)
    Acts of parliament
  • 26
    Which state institution serves as a link between the government and the people?
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    (B)
    The civil service
  • 27
    The media play a vital role in the political environment in that, it ________
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    (A)
    articulates the views of individuals
  • 28
    Military might is a major determinant of a country's _______
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    (C)
    foreign policy
  • 29
    The major role of minority parties in parliament is to _______
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    (B)
    ensure democratic governance
  • 30
    The political parties established in West Africa in the 1950's were aimed at ________
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    (A)
    securing independence for their people
  • 31
    The Commonwealth Secretariat is located in _________
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    (C)
    London
  • 32
    Which colonial administration in West Africa sought to integrate her colonies with their home country?
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    (C)
    French
  • 33
    The following are benefits member countries derive from the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) except _______
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    (D)
    free ports
  • 34
    Which of the following is not an obligation of a citizen?
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    (D)
    attending religious gathering
  • 35
    The implementation of indirect rule was supervised by the __________
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    (B)
    British officials
  • 36
    The electronic and print media makes their views heard on national issues through_______
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    (C)
    documentary
  • 37
    Any type of restricted franchise is a violation of the principle of ________
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    (C)
    political equality
  • 38
    Public corporation can operate in a more efficient manner if they are ________
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    (A)
    free from political interference
  • 39
    The agency responsible for fulfilling the purpose of the state is ________
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    (A)
    government
  • 40
    The power of the electorate signifies _________
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    (A)
    political sovereignty
  • 41
    The removal of government direct control and monopoly in manufacturing and service sectors is called __________
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    (A)
    privatization
  • 42
    ECOWAS monitoring group (ECOMOG)  was established to ________
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    (B)
    restore peace to war-torn West African countries
  • 43
    The major concern of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is world ________
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    (B)
    peace
  • 44
    Nationalist agitation in British West Africa after the World War II led to the ________
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    (B)
    formation of political parties
  • 45
    An African- American who contributed greatly to the growth of nationalism  in West Africa was _______
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    (D)
    William Du Bois