2004 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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The plurality system of voting could be described as
A
complex majority
B
two-third majority
C
simple majority
D
absolute majority
correct option: c
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Which of the following is the duty of an Electoral Commission?
A
Adjudicating election petitions
B
Nominating party candidates
C
Campaigning for candidates
D
Provision of votes'register
correct option: d
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Civil servants are recruited, controlled, promoted and disciplined by the
A
teaching service commission
B
public complaints commission
C
public service commission
D
code of conduct bureau
correct option: c
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Red-tapism refers to
A
excessive use of formalities in administration
B
cutting of the tape during official ceremonies
C
measurement with tape rule in government land survey
D
use of red carpet for important dignitaries
correct option: a
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One of the reasons for the establishment of local government authorities is to
A
give more powers to the traditional rulers
B
bring governmnet nearer to the people
C
win support of local chiefs
D
prevent political interference by aliens
correct option: b
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Which of following groups was provided for under the French West African Dual Citizenship?
A
Men and women
B
Muslims and Christians
C
Soldiers and civilians
D
Citizens and the subjects
correct option: d
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A major feature of the constitutions in British West African colonies in the 1920s was the
A
abolition of local government
B
introductions of the elective principle
C
introduction of council of elders
D
introduction of Universal Adult Suffrage
correct option: b
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The system of administration adopted by the the British in the crown colonies in West Africa was
A
direct rule
B
democratic
C
assimilation
D
association
correct option: d
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The development of nationalist movement was late in French West Africa because of the
A
Second World War
B
indirect rule system
C
assimilation policy
D
obnoxious land laws
correct option: c
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Which of the following factors necessitates the adoption of federalism in a state?
A
Fear of one thnic group dominating the others
B
Adoption of a Written Constitution
C
Availabilty of natural resources
D
Encouragement of secession
correct option: a
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