2002 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Under delegated legislation, the institution empowered to make laws is the
A
press
B
pressure groups
C
executive
D
political parties
correct option: c
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Which of the following formulates and implements government policy?
A
Judiciary
B
Labour
C
Executive
D
Police
correct option: c
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One of the main principles of the presidential system is the
A
parliamentary supremacy
B
separation of powers
C
creation of local governments
D
collective responsiblity
correct option: b
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One of the functions of political parties is to
A
make law
B
declare a state of emergency
C
interpret the constitution
D
aggregate interest
correct option: d
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The principle of checks and balances modifies the theory of
A
delegated legislation
B
supremacy of the law
C
separation of powers
D
rule of law
correct option: c
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Pressure groups use all the following techniques to achieve their objectives except
A
lobbying
B
demonstrating
C
coup détat
D
strikes
correct option: c
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Which of the following is not a purpose of election?
A
Political recruitment
B
Rigging
C
Exercise of franchise
D
Legitimacy
correct option: b
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Which of the following is not a purpose of election?
A
Political recruitment
B
Rigging
C
Exercise of franchise
D
Legitimacy
correct option: b
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Impeachment and veto powers are features of the
A
parliamentary system
B
unitary system
C
theocratic system
D
presidential system
correct option: d
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A system of government where the component units are stronger than the central authority is known as
A
federalism
B
confederation
C
fascism
D
feudalism
correct option: b
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