2005 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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A unitary system of government is most suitable for a
A
highly religious country
B
country with a lot of mineral deposits
C
smaill homogeneous country
D
highly populated country
correct option: c
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The principle of collective responsibility is central to the
A
presidential system
B
federal system
C
unitary system
D
parliamentary system
correct option: d
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The practice of two or more sovereign states uniting for security and external affairs is called
A
totalitarianism
B
confederalism
C
republicanism
D
sectionalism
correct option: b
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One of the functions of a Party Whip in the Legislature is to
A
punish erring members of the party in the House
B
ensure that members are present during important sessions
C
ensure that the House is properly dissolved
D
lead the minority party in the House debate
correct option: b
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The judiciary is an organ of government which
A
rules the country according to laws
B
makes laws for the country
C
gives legal backing to government's budgets
D
settles disputes in accordance with the laws of the land
correct option: d
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A unicameral legislature has
A
two houses
B
one house
C
three houses
D
one head of state
correct option: b
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A unicameral legislature has
A
two houses
B
one house
C
three houses
D
one head of state
correct option: b
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To promote justice in a state, judges must
A
belong to the ruling party
B
punish people who oppose them
C
enjoy security of tenure of office
D
not socialise with the people
correct option: c
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People pay taxes in order to
A
generate revenue for government
B
obtain a tax clearance certificate
C
avoid being prosecuted in the courts
D
save towards the future
correct option: a
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All the following are essential functions of political parties except to
A
aggregate interests of members of the public
B
serve as link between the government and the people
C
seek political power lawfully
D
sek political power for the military
correct option: d
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