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WAEC - Government (2012)

1
The study of government is important because it
Answer
(B)
enables citizens to understand the processes for managing state affairs
2
A system of government where political powers are inherited is called
Answer
(A)
monarchy
3
Democracy can be promoted through
Answer
(C)
accountability
4
The ability to command obedience is called
Answer
(A)
authority
5
Legitimacy is determined mainly by
Answer
(C)
acceptance
6
Which of the following is a feature of democracy?
Answer
(A)
Majority rule
7
Which of the following is a source of political power?
Answer
(B)
Election
8
Laws made by the legislative bodies are called
Answer
(B)
statutory laws
9
Delegated legislation is unpopular because it
Answer
(C)
is not made by the legislature
10
Political socialization begins from
Answer
(B)
childhood
11
A.V.Dicey popularized the principle of
Answer
(A)
rule of law
12
Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of feudal system?
Answer
(B)
Serfs
13
The ratification of major executive decisions by the legislature is in line with the application of
Answer
(C)
checks and balances
14
In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?
Answer
(A)
Cabinet system
15
A constitution is the
Answer
(D)
fundamental laws of the land
16
A constitution is important because it
Answer
(D)
describes the laws and admonishes obedience
17
Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?
Answer
(B)
Manifestoes of political parties
18
A rigid constitution is a feature of
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(D)
federal system
19
In a parliamentary system the executive is weak because it is
Answer
(A)
accountable to parliament
20
An advantage of a confederation over a federation is that the component units
Answer
(A)
have the right to secede
21
Confederalism was once practised in
Answer
(B)
Senegal and The Gambia
22
Which of the following acts as a check on the Executive in the control of the finances of a state? The
Answer
(D)
legislature
23
In legislature, carpel-crossing means
Answer
(D)
adjudicate cases
24
The responsibility of the judiciary is to
Answer
(D)
adjudicate cases
25
One of the limitations on freedom of speech is
Answer
(A)
libel
26
A citizen's duties do not include
Answer
(D)
giving alms to the poor
27
One-party system leads to
Answer
(A)
dictatorship
28
In a democratic state the party system that usually operates is
Answer
(B)
multi-party
29
The coming together of two or more political parties to form a government is
Answer
(A)
coalition
30
Universal Adult Suffrage is associated with a
Answer
(A)
democratic governmnet
31
A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System of voting is that
Answer
(B)
it ensures the anonymity of the voter
32
The 'first-past-the-post system of voting is also called
Answer
(C)
simple majority system
33
Restricted franchise violates the idea of
Answer
(A)
political equality
34
Which of the following can aid in the formation of public opinion?
Answer
(B)
free press
35
The civil service is an institution for
Answer
(C)
formulating and executing public policies
36
The recruitment of personnel into civil service by the public/civil service commission prevents
Answer
(A)
political patronage
37
Which of following manages a public corporation?
Answer
(B)
Board of Directors
38
Local governments are essential because they
Answer
(D)
train local people in the art of governing
39
Which of the following delayed nationalist movements in French West Africa?
Answer
(B)
The policy of Assimilation
40
The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was founded in
Answer
(C)
Ghana
41
The west Africa Students Union (WASU) was formed by
Answer
(D)
Oladipo Solanke
42
Military government usually rule through
Answer
(B)
decrees
43
A military coup détat is followed by
Answer
(B)
suspension of the constitution
44
Which of the following factors influences a country's foreign policy?
Answer
(B)
Overall national interest of the country
45
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was set up in
Answer
(D)
Addis Ababa