1998 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Liberal democracy thrives best in a
A
fascist system
B
multi-party system
C
feudal system
D
one - party system
correct option: b
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Feudalism is a system of government where
A
a few people monopolize the ownership of land
B
factors of production are controlled by the capitalists
C
communal ownership of property is prevalent
D
state ownership of capital is prevalent
correct option: a
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Which of the following is a feature of communism?
A
common wonership of the means of production
B
Dictatorship of the bourgeosis
C
Class struggle
D
Individual ownership of property
correct option: a
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The principle that any government that loses the support of the legislature resigns is practised in a
A
unitary system
B
monarchical system
C
presidential system
D
federal system
correct option: e
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The purpose of Montesquieu's argument for the separation of powers was to
A
prevent tyranny by the government
B
promote the efficiency of government
C
ensure equality of all before the law
D
promote unity in the machinery of govement
correct option: c
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A system where at least two levels of government derive their powers from the constitution is called
A
unitary
B
cabinet
C
federal
D
presidential
correct option: c
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Which of the following countries has an unwritten constitution?
A
Ghana
B
Nigeria
C
Canada
D
Britain
correct option: d
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A constitution that requires a complex procedure for the amendment of its provision is described as
A
unwritten
B
flexible
C
classified
D
rigid
correct option: d
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One of the reasons why states from a federation is to
A
make the government of a smaill nation easy
B
keep the residual powers
C
cater for local differences
D
be able take quick decisions
correct option: c
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Concurrent list in a federal constitution issues within the legislative powers of the
A
federal and local councils
B
army and local government
C
police and the ligislature
D
federal government and state government
correct option: d
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