2007 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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The type of government where the central authority is superior to the component authorities is a
A
parliamentary system ofgovernment
B
representative system of government
C
confederal system of government
D
federal system of government
correct option: d
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The Exclusive List in a federal system state includes
A
education
B
market
C
defence
D
transportation
correct option: c
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The primary function of the judiciary is to
A
make laws
B
enforce laws
C
interpret laws
D
maintain law and order
correct option: c
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Obedience to the laws of the state is a part of one's
A
duties
B
rights
C
privileges
D
requirements
correct option: a
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Establishment of an independent judiciary is a way of safeguarding citizens'
A
rights
B
obligations
C
privileges
D
education
correct option: a
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An organized group that seek the power in a state is a
A
social group
B
co-operative society
C
political party
D
pressure group
correct option: c
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A one - party system is common to
A
monarchical government
B
representative government
C
totalitarian government
D
democratic government
correct option: c
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A government that is constituted by several parties after a general election is referred to as
A
elite government
B
fascist government
C
illegitimate government
D
national government
correct option: d
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Disenfranchisement means
A
right to vote and be voted for
B
right to from government
C
to be disqualified from voting
D
disallowing free elections
correct option: c
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Which of the following is a major feature of an Electoral Commission?
A
Support for the ruling party
B
Control by government
C
Privately funded
D
Political neutrality
correct option: d
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