2005 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3

21
A multi-party system often leads to
A
unitary government
B
dictatorial government
C
coalition government
D
parliamentary government
correct option: c
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22
The right of the citizens to vote and be voted for in an election is called
A
indirect election
B
nomination
C
general election
D
franchise
correct option: d
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23
One major advantage of the secret ballot system of election is that , it
A
removes the fears of threat and victimization
B
enables the best party to win
C
ensures the efficiency of the electoral commission
D
helps to elect the best candidate
correct option: a
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24
An election held to determine an important constitutional issue is called a
A
direct election
B
counter election
C
general election
D
referendum
correct option: d
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25
A free and fair election requires all the following except
A
political parties
B
a long campaign period
C
gerrymandered constitutuencies
D
registration of all qualified voters
correct option: c
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26
An electoral college is a
A
form of indirect election
B
school for electoral officers
C
college which trains party leaders
D
policy to dissolve constitutuencies
correct option: a
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27
The main objective of a pressure group is to
A
change the government
B
fund election campaigns
C
form the government
D
influence government policies
correct option: d
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28
Political opinion can be expressed through
A
census
B
general strike
C
socialisation
D
compromise
correct option: b
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29
A local government administration promotes
A
consensus politics
B
responsible government
C
democracy at the grassroots
D
responsive government
correct option: c
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30
All the following are features of the civil service except
A
anonymity
B
political neutrality and impartiality
C
security of tenure and permanence
D
political maturity and participation
correct option: d
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