1994 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
11
In which of the following systems of government is decentralization a common feature?
A
unitary government
B
conffederal governmnet
C
socialist governmnet
D
fascist governmnet
correct option: e
Users' Answers & Comments12
An advantage of delegated legislation is that it
A
may amount to the usurpation of the powers of parliament
B
may be too loosely defined
C
enables contingencies to be taken care of
D
may be passed without adequate consltation
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments13
The Executive is a body that
A
formulates and implemnets the policies of governmnet
B
executes armed robbers
C
is the most important arm of governmnet
D
executes contracts
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments14
It is not the duty or obligation of a citizen to
A
pay his tax
B
defend his country in times of war
C
arrest and prosecute offenders
D
vote at elections
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments15
The head of the executive branch of parliamentary system is called
A
Senate President
B
Majority Leader
C
President
D
Govornor- General
correct option: e
Users' Answers & Comments16
The theory of separation of powers was for the first time clearly formulated by
A
Baron de Montesquie
B
Albert Dicey
C
Lord Bryce
D
Jean Bodin
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments17
A constitution that review body elected by members of the electorate is known as
A
Constitutional Panel
B
Constitution Drfting Committee
C
Contituent Assembly
D
House of Assembly
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments18
When a constitution contains complicated and long procedures for its amendments, it is said to be
A
witten
B
flexible
C
unitary
D
rigid
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments19
When a constitution contains complicated and long procedures for its amendments, it is said to be
A
witten
B
flexible
C
unitary
D
rigid
correct option: d
Users' Answers & Comments20
One can become a citizen of a country through all the following except
A
The granting of political asylum
B
birth
C
marriage
D
naturalization
correct option: a
Users' Answers & Comments