2013 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Government can be defined as the study of
A
constitutions
B
cabinet system of government only
C
how people rule themselves
D
presidential system of government only
correct option: c
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Which of the following is a feature of a state?
A
Pursuance of sectional interest
B
Colonial expericnce
C
Territorial boundary
D
Temporary existence
correct option: c
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As a political ideology, communism seeks to
A
accumulate capital in the hands of a few
B
accommodate division of citizens into classes
C
eliminate all forms of socio-economic inequalities
D
create economic opportunities for profit making
correct option: c
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Totalitarianism means a government headed by
A
a dictor
B
wealthy people
C
educated elite
D
the masses
correct option: a
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Monarchy means government
A
headed by a king
B
by the people
C
of the majority
D
run by the elite
correct option: a
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The rule of law is observed when
A
democracy is practised
B
laws are kept scret
C
revolution is encouraged
D
only the elite can govern
correct option: a
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Delegated legislation is necessary because it
A
helps to promote dictatorship
B
prevents even development
C
is useful in times of emergency
D
gives a lot of power to the president
correct option: c
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One of the criticisms against delegated legislation is that it
A
promotes separation of powers
B
is not parctised in advanced countries
C
encroaches on parliamentary power
D
gives too much power to the judicary
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments9
Fundamental Human Rights seek to
A
promote the dignity of man
B
train political activists
C
encourages economic activities
D
enthrone mob rule
correct option: a
By guaranteeing life, liberty, equality, and security, human rights protect people against abuse by those who are more powerful.
10
Constitutionalism implies that
A
citizens should read the constitution always
B
leaders should ignore the dictates of the constitution
C
citizens should challenge the provisions of the constitution
D
leaders should act according to the stipulations of the constitution
correct option: d
The definition of constitutionalism is being ruled by basic standards and ideals which are consistent with an overriding rule of law or ethics.