2001 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
The first agent of political socialization is
A
school
B
mass media
C
community
D
family
correct option: d
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Baron Montesquieu was noted for the theory of
A
the rule of law
B
delegated legislation
C
separation of powers
D
equality before the law
correct option: c
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Political sovereignty in the state resides with the
A
executive
B
people
C
national assembly
D
international community
correct option: b
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Which of the following best describe an absolute monarchy?
A
He wields the supreme power in a state
B
is elected by an electoral college
C
is elected by the electorate
D
had fixed tenure of office
correct option: a
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The modern idea of democracy includes all the following except
A
unlimited freedom
B
universal suffrage
C
periodic elections
D
equality before the law
correct option: a
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Which of the following is a method of acquiring political power in a democracy?
A
heredity
B
election
C
imposition
D
selection
correct option: b
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One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it
A
encroaches on the functions of the judiciary
B
is against the principle of separation of power
C
promotes limited government
D
wastes the time of the legislature
correct option: b
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One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it
A
encroaches on the functions of the judiciary
B
is against the principle of separation of power
C
promotes limited government
D
wastes the time of the legislature
correct option: b
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A practice by which semi autonomous units are given part of governmental powers and functions is known as
A
deconcentration
B
distribution
C
devolution
D
decongestion
correct option: c
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A disadvantage of centralized administration is that
A
wide powers are allocated to sub-national bodies
B
the influence of the administration is easily felt by the local people
C
local people are not easily exploited by the sub-national agents
D
sub-national bodies are denied initiative in decision making
correct option: d
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