2004 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11
A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
A
welfarism
B
socialism
C
feudalism
D
authoritarianism
correct option: b
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12
In a classical federal state , residual powers are vested in the
A
federal and state governments
B
federal government
C
federal and local governments
D
state governments
correct option: d
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13
Which of the following system of government, the president is responsible to the
A
legislature
B
judiciary
C
electorate
D
military
correct option: c
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14
Which of the following is not a reason for delegated legislation?
A
Technicalities of modern legislation
B
the need for the flexibility
C
To reduce the powers of the legislature
D
To ensure speedy legislation
correct option: c
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15
In which of the following systems of government is the principle of collective responsibility best upheld?
A
Presidential
B
Cabinet
C
Military
D
Traditional
correct option: b
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16
Primary loyalty of a citizen in a confederal state goes to the
A
government at the centre
B
confederating units
C
the sovereign state
D
assembly at the centre
correct option: b
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17
The theory of the separation of powers was propounded by
A
John Locke
B
Adam Smith
C
Kari Marx
D
Harold Wilson
correct option: a
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18
The institution through which governments discharge responsibilities is known as
A
organs of government
B
pressure groups
C
political parties
D
national assembly
correct option: a
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19
The primary function of the executive is to
A
interpret laws
B
punish law breakers
C
make laws
D
implement government policies
correct option: d
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20
Independence of the judiciary connotes that
A
judges must be allowed to participate in politics
B
court judges are free to administer oaths of office
C
judiciary must not be involved in law-making
D
judges must be free from any influence
correct option: d
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