1989 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41
Representative democracy is characterized by
A
Free election and ,proper register of voters
B
unlimited expenditure of political parties
C
a politically educated electorate
D
representation of the poor only
correct option: a
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42
The ratification of the appointment and dismissal of an Emir in the pre-colonial Fulani Empire was done by the
A
Empire of Lafiagi and the Etsu of Pategi
B
Emirs of Kano and Katsina
C
Emirs of Gwandu and Sokoto
D
Emir of llorin
correct option: c
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43
The primary function of a legislature is the
A
Appointment of the president
B
making of laws
C
voting of bills
D
monitoring of the judiciary
correct option: b
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44
Which of the following title among the Igbos in the pre-colonial era required substantial wealth before one could acquire it
A
Ofo
B
Okpara
C
Ozo
D
Eze
correct option: c
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45
According to Marist theory those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are
A
Exploiters
B
colonialists
C
workers
D
shareholders
correct option: e
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46
The head of the Oyomesi in the old Oyo Empire was
A
Aremo
B
Are Onakakanfo
C
Olowo
D
Bashorun
correct option: d
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47
The head of Nigerian Mission to the Commonwealth of Nations is
A
An Ambassador
B
a Consular
C
the Minister of External Affairs
D
a High Commissioner
correct option: d
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48
While political parties aim at forming a government , pressure groups aim at
A
Imposing a military rule
B
causing social unrest
C
influencing government decisions
D
controlling a nation’s economy
correct option: c
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49
Nigeria does not maintain diplomatic relations with South Africa because of the latter’s
A
Industrial policy
B
apartheid policy
C
foreign policy
D
agricultural policy
correct option: b
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50
Which of the following countries does not operate a federal constitution?
A
USA
B
Canada
C
Nigeria
D
France
correct option: d
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