WAEC - Government (2022)

  • 1
    Which political system allows only one ideology for the state?
    Menjawab
    (A)
    socialism
  • 2
    In a representative government, citizens exercise their political power 
    Menjawab
    (B)
    indirectly
  • 3
    The essence of the concept of devolution is to cater for the interests of the 
    Menjawab
    (B)
    majority
  • 4
    A country's constitution may be derived from which one of the following sources?
    Menjawab
    (D)
    Customs and conventions
  • 5
    One major problem associated with the cabinet system of government is the
    Menjawab
    (A)
    abuse of power
  • 6
    Representative governments around the world pay attention to public opinion because of the following factors except 
    Menjawab
    (A)
    protection of the government from media scrutiny
  • 7
    The determination and execution of government policies is the core function of 
    Menjawab
    (C)
    Civil Service
  • 8
    Public corporation has a legal personality which means that
    Menjawab
    (B)
    it can sue and can be sued
  • 9
    Local Government authorities may not receive cooperation from the local people due to  the issue of 
    Menjawab
    (C)
    lack of support for the ruling governemnt
  • 10
    Delegated legislation can be controlled by 
    Menjawab
    (C)
    parliamentary question time
  • 11
    A one-party system imposed by law with all other parties proscribed is 
    Menjawab
    (B)
    a de jure one party system
  • 12
    Multi-party system is saddled with the problem of 
    Menjawab
    (A)
    divisiveness
  • 13
    One of the importance of voting in a democracy is that, it
    Menjawab
    (C)
    commits citizens to the political system
  • 14
    An electoral system in which the electorate elects a small group of people who in turn elects political office holders is known as
    Menjawab
    (C)
    Electoral college
  • 15
    Most pressure groups especially in West Africa fail to achieve their goals as a result of
    Menjawab
    (D)
    corrupt leadership
  • 16
    A pressure group which resorts to violence as a means of pressing home its demands is described as
    Menjawab
    (A)
    anomic
  • 17
    Press control is necessary for a state, particularly in the area of
    Menjawab
    (C)
    state security and secrets
  • 18
    The media helps to enrich discourse on national issues through its
    Menjawab
    (B)
    editorial comments
  • 19
    Information dissemination and communication in a political environment had been made faster and easier with the advent of
    Menjawab
    (D)
    social media
  • 20
    The passing of laws by an arm of government to regulate society is the function of the
    Menjawab
    (C)
    legislature
  • 21
    Militant nationalism in British West Africa after World War II sought to
    Menjawab
    (B)
    overthrow colonialism
  • 22
    Proto-nationalism was a movement limited to the demands for
    Menjawab
    (B)
    reforms of the political class and respect for African religion
  • 23
    The youth movement across British West African territories served as a spring board for the formation of
    Menjawab
    (B)
    political parties to champion the course of self-rule
  • 24
    A country's foreign policy is foremost driven by
    Menjawab
    (D)
    national interest
  • 25
    The first inter-territorial political movement organized in the 1920s which sought to bring all the British West African territories together to fight the colonial establishment was the
    Menjawab
    (C)
    National Congress of British West African
  • 26
    The African Union is unable to play its role on the global political scene very well due to the
    Menjawab
    (D)
    divided loyalty among member states.
  • 27
    Which of the following options does the Commonwealth of Nations commit resources to?
    Menjawab
    (D)
    Promotion of representative democracy
  • 28
    Which summit drew the road map for the implementation of the African Union?
    Menjawab
    (B)
    Lusaka Summit
  • 29
    One of the benefits which the West African state derives from the United Nations is
    Menjawab
    (A)
    equal opportunities of appointments to its highest office
  • 30
    The Atlantic Charter gave birth to the
    Menjawab
    (C)
    United Nations
  • 31
    Which of the following factors does not influence a country's foreign policy?
    Menjawab
    (C)
    System of education and number of universities
  • 32
    In which political system does the government control every aspect of a citizen's life?
    Menjawab
    (C)
    Totalitarianism
  • 33
    The administrative head of the ministry is the
    Menjawab
    (C)
    permanent secretary
  • 34
    The sovereignty of a state can be limited to a great extent by
    Menjawab
    (C)
    International Laws and conventions
  • 35
    A coalition government is a common feature of a
    Menjawab
    (B)
    multi-party system
  • 36
    The appointment of judges is based on the recommendation of the
    Menjawab
    (D)
    Judicial Service Commission
  • 37
    Which of the following options is not a function of political parties?
    Menjawab
    (A)
    Policy implementation
  • 38
    In an election, a secret ballot is described as the process where the voter
    Menjawab
    (B)
    cast the vote in a sealed box
  • 39
    In which system of government does the legislature pass a vote of no confidence in the government?
    Menjawab
    (B)
    Cabinet
  • 40
    The concept of social justice implies that the state must ensure
    Menjawab
    (C)
    equality of citizens
  • 41
    The basic human right of citizens in a state are
    Menjawab
    (C)
    right to life, liberty and property
  • 42
    A quasi-federal structure is so arranged in order for the
    Menjawab
    (A)
    centre to coordinate national level programmes
  • 43
    When a superior court declares an action of the executive ultra-vires, it means that
    Menjawab
    (D)
    the action is illegal and of no effect
  • 44
    Which of the following options does not constitute the main objectives of the United Nations?
    Menjawab
    (D)
    The use of force to comply with its provisions
  • 45
    The Economic Community of West African States was established with the following aims except to
    Menjawab
    (A)
    use force to depose unconstitutional regimes