WAEC - Government (2012)
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The study of government is important because it
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enables citizens to understand the processes for managing state affairs
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A system of government where political powers are inherited is called
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Democracy can be promoted through
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The ability to command obedience is called
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Legitimacy is determined mainly by
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Which of the following is a feature of democracy?
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Which of the following is a source of political power?
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Laws made by the legislative bodies are called
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Delegated legislation is unpopular because it
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is not made by the legislature
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Political socialization begins from
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A.V.Dicey popularized the principle of
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Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of feudal system?
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The ratification of major executive decisions by the legislature is in line with the application of
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In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?
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fundamental laws of the land
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A constitution is important because it
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describes the laws and admonishes obedience
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Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?
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Manifestoes of political parties
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A rigid constitution is a feature of
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In a parliamentary system the executive is weak because it is
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accountable to parliament
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An advantage of a confederation over a federation is that the component units
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Confederalism was once practised in
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Which of the following acts as a check on the Executive in the control of the finances of a state? The
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In legislature, carpel-crossing means
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The responsibility of the judiciary is to
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One of the limitations on freedom of speech is
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A citizen's duties do not include
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One-party system leads to
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In a democratic state the party system that usually operates is
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The coming together of two or more political parties to form a government is
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Universal Adult Suffrage is associated with a
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A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System of voting is that
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it ensures the anonymity of the voter
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The 'first-past-the-post system of voting is also called
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Restricted franchise violates the idea of
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Which of the following can aid in the formation of public opinion?
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The civil service is an institution for
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formulating and executing public policies
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The recruitment of personnel into civil service by the public/civil service commission prevents
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Which of following manages a public corporation?
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Local governments are essential because they
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train local people in the art of governing
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Which of the following delayed nationalist movements in French West Africa?
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The policy of Assimilation
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The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was founded in
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The west Africa Students Union (WASU) was formed by
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Military government usually rule through
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A military coup détat is followed by
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suspension of the constitution
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Which of the following factors influences a country's foreign policy?
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Overall national interest of the country
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The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was set up in
