2009 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Which of the following is a limitation to the doctrine of rule of law?
A
Diplomatic immunity
B
Private ownership of property
C
Rights of enlightened citizens
D
Political authority of the executive
correct option: a
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Which of the following principles is emphasized among the three organs of government in a presidential system ?
A
separation of powers
B
Centralization
C
Delegted legislation
D
Political participation
correct option: a
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The principle of checks and balances is aimed at
A
allowing for a fusion of powers among the organs of government
B
preventing any organ of government from performing its duties
C
allowing for total independence of the three organs of government
D
preventing any organ of government from becoming too powerful
correct option: d
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A true representative government is one that
A
resists freedom of movement
B
recongnizes unlimited franchise
C
observes customs and traditions
D
allows devolution of governmental powers
correct option: d
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Which of the following is not a main source of a constitution?
A
Judicial precedents
B
Legislative decisions
C
Previous constitutions
D
Public deliberations
correct option: d
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A constitution whose procedure for amendment is the same as that of making an ordinary law is referred to as
A
a unitary constitution
B
an unwritten constitution
C
a flexible constitution
D
a confederal constitution
correct option: c
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A system of government in which the head of state is elected for a fixed term of office is known as
A
republican
B
monarchical
C
confederal
D
federal
correct option: d
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A governmental system where the head of state is distinct from the head of government is called
A
presidential
B
unitary
C
parliamentary
D
republican
correct option: c
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The type of government that is headed by a king or queen is called
A
monarchical
B
federal
C
presidential
D
republican
correct option: a
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The principle which requires members of the executive to resign when a governmental proposal is defeated in the parliament is known as
A
delegated legislation
B
individual responsibility
C
devolutionary powers
D
collective responsibility
correct option: d
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