2017 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5
A political party is significant because it _____?
The presence of the political party is actually a healthy situation for the nation. It gives the people a choice to make a more evolved and effective decision.
One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) is a socio-economic flagship Programme of the African Union (AU). NEPAD's four primary objectivesare to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable growth and development, integrateAfrica in the world economy and accelerate the empowerment of women.
The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through _________
Direct colonial rule is a form of colonialism that involves the establishment of a centralized foreign authority within a territory, which is run by colonial officials.
One duty of a good citizen is __________
- Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
- Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
- Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
- Defend the country if the need should arise.
An effective way of strengthening societal institutions is through the expression of ____________
Public opinion consists of the desires, wants and thinking of the majority of the people. It is the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem. This concept came about through the process of urbanization and other political and social forces.
A "Yes" or No" vote on a specific political issue in a country is called ________
A referendum ; is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new law. In some countries, it is synonymous with a plebiscite or a vote on a ballot question. It could be a ''yes or no''
Bicameralism is necessary in a federal state to demonstrate that __________
In certain variations, a bicameral system may include two parliamentary chambers. The overall purpose behind bicameral legislature is to provide for representation for both the citizens of a country, as well as the state legislatures on the federal level or in the central government of a country or nation.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formally established in Lagos on _________
The ECOWAS Treaty (also known as the Treaty of Lagos)established the community when it was signed in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 28, 1975.
A political system in which there is only one legalized political party is called a ________
A one-party state, single-party state, one-party system, or single-party system is a type of state in whichone political party has the right to form the government, usually based on the existing constitution.