1998 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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One major disadvantage of a two-party system is that
A
choice of political associations is limited
B
choice of party candidates is without limit
C
political education is for party members only
D
party leaders are allowed to contest elections
correct option: a
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Which of the following methods can be used by the Legislature to check the Executive in a presidential system?
A
Dissolution
B
Delegated Legislation
C
Court Injunction
D
Impeachment
correct option: d
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Indirect election refers to an election that
A
is conducted through an electoral college
B
allows voters to vote for themselves
C
is solely organized by the citizens
D
allows voter to cast their votes openly
correct option: a
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Universal adult suffrage means that only
A
the wealthy class is allowed to contest elections
B
the educated class is allowed to vote
C
eligible adults are allowed to vote and be voted for
D
women are allowed to vote and be voted for
correct option: c
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The system of election whereby each political party is given a percentage of seats that is equal to the percentage of popular votes cast in its favour is known as
A
absolute plurality
B
proportional representation
C
simple majority
D
simple plurality
correct option: b
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One of the reasons for the establishment of a public corporation is to
A
undertake projects that require huge sums of money
B
make profit for the government
C
provide funds for the maintenance of political associations
D
compete with local governmnets in the provision of social services
correct option: a
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The policy-making powers in a public corporation are vested in the
A
Managing Director
B
Minister of Industries
C
Chairman of Public Service Commission
D
Trade Unions
correct option: e
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Local government election, local government areas are generally divided into
A
constituencies
B
zones
C
regions
D
wards
correct option: d
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Neutrality of civil servants means that they
A
are free to do whatever they like
B
should not take party in politics
C
can be seen but must not be heard
D
cannot be tried in court for misbehaviour
correct option: b
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The Unification Decree that turned Nigeria to a Unitary State was promulgated during the regime of General
A
Muhammadu Buhari
B
Aguiyi Ironsi
C
Olusegun Obasnajo
D
Murtala Mohammed
correct option: b
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