WAEC - Government (2002)

1
A classless society is the ultimate goal of
Answer
(A)
socialism
2
Fascism as a system of government originated in
Answer
(A)
Italy
3
A country is said to be democratic if
Answer
(B)
there are free and fair elections
4
Constitutionalism is synonymous with
Answer
(B)
supremacy of the law
5
Citizenship can be acquired by
Answer
(B)
naturalization
6
An organization whose ultimate aim is to gain the control of government and implement its programmes is known as a
Answer
(B)
political party
7
Franchise can be described as the political right to
Answer
(D)
vote and be oted for
8
Which of the following protect the rights of the individual in a state?
Answer
(C)
The police and the courts
9
Autonomy of constituent units is an important feature of
Answer
(A)
confederal government
10
Another name for the simple majority system of voting is the
Answer
(A)
first-past-the-post system
11
Under delegated legislation, the institution empowered to make laws is the
Answer
(C)
executive
12
Which of the following formulates and implements government policy?
Answer
(C)
Executive
13
One of the main principles of the presidential system is the
Answer
(B)
separation of powers
14
One of the functions of political parties is to
Answer
(D)
aggregate interest
15
The principle of checks and balances modifies the theory of
Answer
(C)
separation of powers
16
Pressure groups use all the following techniques to achieve their objectives except
Answer
(C)
coup détat
17
Which of the following is not a purpose of election?
Answer
(B)
Rigging
18
Which of the following is not a purpose of election?
Answer
(B)
Rigging
19
Impeachment and veto powers are features of the
Answer
(D)
presidential system
20
A system of government where the component units are stronger than the central authority is known as
Answer
(B)
confederation
21
A government headed by a person elected for a fixed period of time is referred to as
Answer
(C)
republican
22
The referring of political question to electorate for a decision is known as
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(A)
referendum
23
Which of the following allows the concentration of wealth in private hands?
Answer
(B)
Capitalism
24
A constitutional function of the local governments is the
Answer
(B)
provision of market stalls and motor parks
25
Local governments can raise funds through
Answer
(D)
rates
26
In unitary state, local authorities derive their powers from the
Answer
(D)
legislature
27
The anonymity of civil servant means that he
Answer
(A)
receives neither praise nor blame publicly
28
Public corporations are established mainly to
Answer
(B)
provide essential services and amenities
29
Under military governments local authorities issue bye-laws while state governments issue
Answer
(A)
edicts
30
Traditional practices which can be sanctioned by public opinion when they are broken are called
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(C)
customs
31
One major characteristics of capitalism is that it results in
Answer
(A)
unjust and unequitable distribution of societal resources
32
After which of the following stages will a bill be said to have reached the report stage in Parliament?
Answer
(A)
Committee stage
33
What is detente in international relations?
Answer
(D)
Peace agreement between nations
34
The Aba women riots of 1929 in Nigeria was caused by the
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(C)
fear of women being taxed
35
Which of the following pairs of countries have unwritten constitution ?
Answer
(C)
Britain and Israel
36
The 1885 Berlin Conference was conveyed to
Answer
(D)
Partition africa among european powers
37
Which of the following defines the Loi Care in French West Africa?
Answer
(A)
Outline laws for administrative and poliltical reforms
38
The method used by the French to show down the development of nationalist activities in West Africa territories was
Answer
(B)
the indigenat
39
With which of the following did the French attempt to the change African culture?
Answer
(C)
Assimilation
40
The ultimate goal of the nationalists in Africa was to
Answer
(D)
obtain political independence
41
Indirect Rule failed in some areas of West Africa because of the
Answer
(A)
creation of the institution of warrant chiefs
42
In the per-colonial period traditional rulers in most parts of West Africa were appointed by the
Answer
(C)
Kingmakers
43
Which of the following countries was a former French territory in West Africa?
Answer
(D)
Senegal
44
Which of the following states is not a member of the Organization of African Unit (OAU)
Answer
(D)
Angola
45
An organ of the United Nations Organization (UNO) whose decision is binding on all members is the
Answer
(D)
International Court Of Justice