2009 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Which of the following systems of government is more responsible to public opinion?
A
Oligarchy
B
Republicanism
C
Plutocracy
D
Monarchy
correct option: b
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A federal system of government is adopted in a state with
A
a single ethnic group
B
small population with large expanse of land
C
weak economic base
D
marked inequalities among the component units
correct option: d
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A system of government in which governmental positions are acquired through popular elections is known as
A
fascism
B
confederalism
C
monarchy
D
republicanism
correct option: d
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The head of the judicial arm of government is known as
A
Chief Justice
B
Attorney-General
C
a judge
D
an advocate
correct option: a
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The implementation of government policies is carried out by the
A
Legislature
B
Judiciary
C
Ombudsman
D
Executive
correct option: d
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A system whereby there is only one legislative chamber parliament is referred to as
A
unicameral legislature
B
confederal legislature
C
monarchical legislature
D
bi-cameral legislature
correct option: a
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Citizenship can be acquired through
A
renouncement
B
repudiation
C
birth
D
reference
correct option: c
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Residing in an area for a specified period of years is one of the basic conditions to acquire citizenship through
A
marriage
B
honour
C
naturalization
D
birth
correct option: c
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Civil rights in a country are enjoyed by
A
citizens
B
aliens
C
prisoners
D
refugees
correct option: a
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Vibrant opposition parties in parliament help to
A
threaten democracy
B
strengthen democracy
C
safeguard independence
D
protect sovereignty
correct option: b
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