WAEC - Government (2017)

1
According to Karl Max, socialism developed as a consequence of the evils of ________
Answer
(D)
capitalism
2
In the United States of America, legislature is called the
Answer
(A)
Congress
3
Which of the following agents can be considered as the most effective agent of political socialisation? The _______
Answer
(A)
family
4
A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of _______
Answer
(B)
the rule of law
5
The body responsible for the implementation of law is the _____
Answer
(C)
executive
6
In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen is referred to as
Answer
(A)
ceremonial head
7
Military intervention into the politics of a state involves ______
Answer
(B)
the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces
8
Local government are vital in modern politics as they ________
Answer
(B)
train the local people in the art of governance
9
Which of the following is a civil/public servant?
Answer
(D)
Minister of education
10
In a military regime, the arms of government that are usually fused are _________
Answer
(C)
legislature and executive
11
A constitution is considered to be flexible if it _______?
Answer
(A)
can be amended by a simple majority
12
The principle of checks and balances is important because it
Answer
(A)
prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial
13
Which of the following is a fundamental right? Right to
Answer
(A)
life
14
Government maintains law and order through the following except ________?
Answer
(C)
the legislature
15
A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of ______?
Answer
(B)
the rule of law
16
Which of the following statements about public corporation is not true?
Answer
(D)
It is financed mainly by private individuals
17
Acceptability of the government in power by the governed is known as
Answer
(A)
legitimacy
18
Which of the following countries practiced totalitarianism?
Answer
(B)
Italy, Russia and Germany
19
A function of government is _________
Answer
(C)
making of laws
20
The excessive power of the traditional rulers in the pre-colonial era could checked by ________
Answer
(B)
the priests
21
The post-Second World War Nationalism in West Africa was characterised by
Answer
(D)
increased agitation
22
The rights of citizens to benefit from public utility is classified as
Answer
(A)
social rights
23
Which of the following strengthen the power of the Supreme Court against the executive and the legislature?
Answer
(B)
Judicial review
24
Policy of assimilation was successfully operated by the French in
Answer
(B)
Goree
25
The theory of separation of powers was propounded by ________
Answer
(C)
Charles Montesquieu
26
Which of the following is not a method used by pressure groups to achieve their objectives?
Answer
(D)
Contesting for political positions
27
Government is defined as an agency established to manage the affairs of _________
Answer
(C)
the state
28
Provision of political education through rallies and newspapers is a function of _________
Answer
(A)
political parties
29
Which system of government has fusion of ceremonial and executive functions as a feature ________
Answer
(A)
Presidential
30
An agreed set of regulations, conventions and customs by which a country or an organisation is governed is the ________
Answer
(A)
constitution
31
A system of government which is based on public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
Answer
(A)
socialism
32
In the pre-colonial era, the breaking of an oath by a chief could _________
Answer
(D)
lead to his destoolment
33
Which of the following is not a feature of a state?
Answer
(C)
Mass Media
34
One feature of pre-independence constitutions in West Africa is the
Answer
(B)
executive and legislative councils
35
The guiding principle of communism is from each according to his/her
Answer
(A)
ability and to each according to his/her need'
36
The political party whose membership comprises people of high social status is called
Answer
(C)
elite party
37
For democracy to be sustained in a country it needs a
Answer
(B)
well - informed electorate
38
The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called
Answer
(D)
absolute majority system
39
Colonial administration in West Africa was a result of
Answer
(C)
a need for raw materials and markets
40
The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for
Answer
(B)
initiating colonial policies
41
A political party is significant because it _____?
Answer
(C)
seeks political power
42
One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to
Answer
(B)
eradicate poverty
43
The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through _________
Answer
(D)
direct rule
44
One duty of a good citizen is __________
Answer
(B)
respect of the dignity and rights of others
45
One of the defects associated with most pre-independence constitutions in British West Africa was ________
Answer
(A)
veto power of the Governor