2001 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Judicial independence means that the courts are independent of the
A
Civil Service and the Bar
B
Executive and the Legislature
C
Legislature and the Ministry of Justice
D
Executive and the Military
correct option: b
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A citizen can participate loyalty to his nation by
A
participating in sports
B
supporting political parties
C
singing the national anthem when required
D
lobbying for ministrial appointment
correct option: c
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A citizen can participate in the politics of his country by
A
acquiring university education
B
attending international meetings
C
contesting for an elective post
D
being a good sportsman
correct option: c
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The office of the ombudsman is created to acts as
A
spy for government
B
an agency to redress maladministration
C
regulator of government activities
D
sole administrator of public corporations
correct option: b
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A constitution that has special rules for its amendment is said to be
A
written
B
federal
C
confederal
D
rigid
correct option: d
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Which of following statements best describes an unwritten constitution?
A
The legislature is always unicameral
B
The source of the constitution is supreme court verdicts
C
There are no limitations on the powers of government
D
The body of rules and laws cannot all be found in a single document
correct option: d
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The process by which people vote to elect their representatives is called
A
electoral system
B
plebiscite
C
electoral college
D
franchise
correct option: a
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Apart from making laws, the legislature has the important function of
A
implementing executive decisions
B
advising the judiciary
C
appointing the civil servants
D
checking the executive powers
correct option: d
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Which of the following is a demerit of bicameral legislature?
A
The scope for political participation is limited
B
Passing of bills into acts is delayed
C
No safeguard for the minority groups
D
There is tendency for despotic rule
correct option: b
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One from of delegated legislation is
A
case laws
B
statutory instruments
C
conventions
D
man-made laws
correct option: b
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