2002 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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A government headed by a person elected for a fixed period of time is referred to as
A
monarchical
B
socialist
C
republican
D
military
correct option: c
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The referring of political question to electorate for a decision is known as
A
referendum
B
election
C
mass media
D
public opinion
correct option: a
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Which of the following allows the concentration of wealth in private hands?
A
Fascism
B
Capitalism
C
Feudalism
D
Socialism
correct option: b
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A constitutional function of the local governments is the
A
provision of security guards for streets
B
provision of market stalls and motor parks
C
control of prison services
D
collection of duties on goods
correct option: b
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Local governments can raise funds through
A
import duties
B
company duties
C
excise duties
D
rates
correct option: d
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In unitary state, local authorities derive their powers from the
A
judiciary
B
electorate
C
elected councilors
D
legislature
correct option: d
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The anonymity of civil servant means that he
A
receives neither praise nor blame publicly
B
is above the laws of the land
C
should not take part in union activities
D
should not be disciplined because of his expertise
correct option: a
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Public corporations are established mainly to
A
cater for the welfare of its officials
B
provide essential services and amenities
C
co-ordinate activities of the ministries
D
advise the government on commerce
correct option: b
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Under military governments local authorities issue bye-laws while state governments issue
A
edicts
B
decrees
C
warrants
D
orders
correct option: a
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Traditional practices which can be sanctioned by public opinion when they are broken are called
A
decrees
B
local laws
C
customs
D
edicts
correct option: c
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