2008 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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The executive and ceremonial powers are exercised by the head of state in a
A
unitary system
B
federal system
C
presidential system
D
confederal system
correct option: c
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Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the
A
federal government
B
federal and state governments
C
state governments
D
federal and local governments
correct option: c
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When two or more parties join to form a government, we have a
A
mixed government
B
united government
C
plural government
D
coalition government
correct option: d
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The leader of the opposition in a parliament belongs to the
A
ruling party
B
majority party in parliament
C
minority party in parliament
D
electorate
correct option: c
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Which of the following protects the liberties of individuals in the state?
A
Executive
B
Legislature
C
Judiciary
D
Cabinet
correct option: c
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The main obligation of a citizen is
A
to register for election
B
allegiance to the state
C
to srve in the army
D
the right to life
correct option: b
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A group that presents candidates for elections is a
A
political party
B
pressure group
C
vigilante group
D
co-operative society
correct option: a
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Which of the following is not a function of political parties?
A
Anomic parties
B
Mass party
C
Conglomerate party
D
Dynamic party
correct option: b
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Which of the following is not function of political parties?
A
Presenting candidates for elections
B
Unity diverse views of different interest groups
C
Forming government after elections
D
Bringing the country's economic and social conditions under control
correct option: d
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A state with more than one dominant political party of nearly equal strength is operating
A
a mass party
B
a multi-party system
C
an elitist party
D
a charismatic party
correct option: b
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