WAEC - Government (2004)

1
Constitutional Government is run
Answer
(D)
according to the laws of the land
2
A society without constituted authority is called a
Answer
(B)
stateless society
3
The theory of Socialism was popularised by
Answer
(B)
Kari Marx
4
Direct democracy implies that the governance of a state involves
Answer
(A)
all the citizens of the state
5
Nobles who form government are called
Answer
(B)
aristocrats
6
Political socialization is associated with
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(C)
the transmission of political values , attitudes and opinions
7
In a fascist regime, the Head of State is
Answer
(D)
supreme and above the law
8
Which of the following best describes totalitarianism?
Answer
(B)
Excessive centralization of power
9
A system in which people contribute for the welfare of their community can be described as
Answer
(A)
Communalism
10
A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
Answer
(B)
socialism
11
A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
Answer
(B)
socialism
12
In a classical federal state , residual powers are vested in the
Answer
(D)
state governments
13
In the presidential system of government, the president is responsible to the
Answer
(C)
electorate
14
Which of the following is not a reason for delegated legislation?
Answer
(C)
To reduce the powers of the legislature
15
In which of the following systems of government is the principle of collective responsibility best upheld?
Answer
(B)
Cabinet
16
Primary loyalty of a citizen in a confederal state goes to the
Answer
(B)
confederating units
17
The theory of the separation of powers was propounded by
Answer
(D)
Baron de Montesquieu
18
The institution through which governments discharge responsibilities is known as
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(A)
organs of government
19
The primary function of the executive is to
Answer
(D)
implement government policies
20
Independence of the judiciary connotes that
Answer
(D)
judges must be free from any influence
21
The term Unicameralism means
Answer
(C)
one-chamber parliament
22
The philosophy and fundamental law country are contained in her
Answer
(D)
constitution
23
Public Complaints Commission in West African countries can be called
Answer
(B)
Ombudsman
24
Habeas Corpus implies
Answer
(A)
unlawful detention
25
In order to preserve the liberties of individuals in a country , which of the following system is encouraged?
Answer
(C)
Multi-party system
26
Political parties contest elections in order to
Answer
(C)
control political power
27
One- party system is favourably disposed to
Answer
(A)
national cohesion
28
Which of the following pressure groups does Cotton Producers' Union represent?
Answer
(B)
Economic
29
Promotional pressure groups usually cater for the interest of
Answer
(B)
the general public
30
The earliest agent in the formation of public opinion is the
Answer
(A)
family
31
The plurality system of voting could be described as
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(C)
simple majority
32
Which of the following is the duty of an Electoral Commission?
Answer
(D)
Provision of votes'register
33
Civil servants are recruited, controlled, promoted and disciplined by the
Answer
(C)
public service commission
34
Red-tapism refers to
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(A)
excessive use of formalities in administration
35
One of the reasons for the establishment of local government authorities is to
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(B)
bring governmnet nearer to the people
36
Which of following groups was provided for under the French West African Dual Citizenship?
Answer
(D)
Citizens and the subjects
37
A major feature of the constitutions in British West African colonies in the 1920s was the
Answer
(B)
introductions of the elective principle
38
The system of administration adopted by the the British in the crown colonies in West Africa was
Answer
(A)
indirect rule
39
The development of nationalist movement was late in French West Africa because of the
Answer
(C)
assimilation policy
40
Which of the following factors necessitates the adoption of federalism in a state?
Answer
(A)
Fear of one thnic group dominating the others
41
The foreign policy of a country is influenced by all the following factors except the
Answer
(C)
educational system
42
The organs of government which are normally fused in a military regime are the
Answer
(B)
legislature and the executive
43
The first West African to become the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth is
Answer
(C)
Emeka Anyaoku
44
The primary objective of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is to
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(B)
promote the socio-economic development of members states
45
The administrative headquarters of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) is in
Answer
(D)
Abuja