1995 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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An appropriation bill is
A
state boundary adjustment bill
B
a state creation bill
C
private member's bill
D
a monetary bill
correct option: d
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A coalition government can be described as one which
A
is made up of more than one political party
B
is formed by the political party that won the election
C
can effectively defend the nation
D
operates in a presidential system of government
correct option: a
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One of the modern principles of government found in the traditional political system of Yoruba is that of
A
the constitution
B
checks and balances
C
bicameralism
D
multi-partism
correct option: b
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The function of the age-group in the Igbo pre-colonial society was to
A
enforce laws and punish erring members
B
make laws for the people when an Ofo died
C
give judgement on land tenure matters
D
make sure that the religion of the people was observed
correct option: a
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An important feature of the traditional government in West Africa was the Council of
A
rmers
B
Family Heads
C
Elders
D
Ministers
correct option: c
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A political party is mainly interested in
A
contesting elections to gain power
B
opposing the governmnet in power
C
educating the public
D
formulating governmnet policies
correct option: a
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The most important merit of a multi-system is that it
A
guarantees the viability of many parties
B
disallows smaller political parties from gaining political power
C
reduces oppression within the various parties
D
gives representation to the widest shades of opinion and interest
correct option: d
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A pressure group can be defined as a
A
large group interested in seizing polical power
B
political party interested in governmnet
C
small group interested in sharing governmnetal power
D
sophisticated group interested in balkanization
correct option: e
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An election in which people vote for issues of public policy rather than candidates is known as a
A
mini election
B
general election
C
bye-election
D
party primary
correct option: e
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Where no absolute majority is obtained in the first round of elections the most viable option is the
A
simple majority
B
proportional representation
C
second ballot
D
bye- election
correct option: c
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