1991 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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The problem of the minority groups in Nigeria was first raised in the
A
1953/54 constitutional conferences
B
1957/58 constitutional conference
C
1960 constitution
D
1979 constitution
correct option: b
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Which of the following does not belong to the exclusive legislature introduced into the Northern Region of Nigeria?
A
1922 constitution
B
1946 constitution
C
1951 constitution
D
1954 constitution
correct option: b
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Military disengagement from politics involves all the following except
A
drafting a new constitution
B
drafting the ban on politics
C
conduct of a census
D
conduct of elections
correct option: c
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The background work for the 1979 constitution started with the
A
establisment of the constitution Drafting Commitee in 1975
B
institution of a 49-member committee in 1976
C
pulication of the report on the constitution in 1976 by Rotimi Williams
D
appointment of 230 constituent assembly members in 1976
correct option: a
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In a one-party state
A
only one party is recongnized offically and there is no legal opposition
B
only one political party wins elections all the time
C
two or more parties join together after a general election
D
the government has power to disband other political parties
correct option: a
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All the following are sources of revenue to local government except
A
rate
B
motor park and market fees
C
duties on exportation of local products
D
court fines and fees
correct option: c
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The three basic fundamental rights of citizens are
A
salvation, property and freedom of thought
B
life, liberty and property
C
free movement, free education and free health care
D
freedom of movement speech and rligion
correct option: b
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The three basic fundamental rights of citizens are
A
salvation, property and freedom of thought
B
life, liberty and property
C
free movement, free education and free health care
D
freedom of movement speech and rligion
correct option: b
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Under a presidential system of government, the chief executive is accountable to the
A
Legislature
B
Executive
C
Judiciary
D
Senate
correct option: e
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Which of the following is not a function of the police?
A
Enacting laws
B
Controlling traffic
C
Protecting public places
D
Arresting criminals
correct option: a
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