2017 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41

A political party is significant because it _____?

A
stimulates political rancour
B
encourages electoral malpractices
C
seeks political power
D
settles disputes
correct option: c

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.

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42

One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to

A
settle disputes among African nations
B
eradicate poverty
C
betray corrupt African leaders
D
protect African citizens
correct option: b

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.

 

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43

The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through _________

A
assimilation
B
decentralization
C
association
D
direct rule
correct option: d

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.

 

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44

One duty of a good citizen is __________

A
building schools and hospitals
B
respect of the dignity and rights of others
C
loyalty to other nations
D
defending a suspect
correct option: b
  1. Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
  2. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
  3. Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
  4. Defend the country if the need should arise.

 

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45
One of the defects associated with most pre-independence constitutions in British West Africa was ________
A
veto power of the Governor
B
all inclusive franchise
C
African domination of the executive council
D
African domination of the legislative council
correct option: a
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46

An effective way of strengthening societal institutions is through the expression of ____________

A
person opinion
B
group opinion
C
elite opinion
D
public opinion
correct option: d

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.

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47

A "Yes" or No" vote on a specific political issue in a country is called ________

A
referendum
B
public opinion
C
gerrymandering
D
suffrage
correct option: a

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'' 

 

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48

Bicameralism is necessary in a federal state to demonstrate that __________

A
the executive is adequately represented
B
localized interests receive adequate representation
C
representation in the upper house is base on population
D
representation of the rich in society is taken care of
correct option: b

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.

 

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49

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formally established in Lagos on _________

A
December 20, 1945
B
June 20. 1963
C
March 15, 1971
D
May 28, 1975
correct option: d

The ECOWAS Treaty (also known as the Treaty of Lagos)established the community when it was signed in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 28, 1975.

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50

A political system in which there is only one legalized political party is called a ________

A
de jure one-party system
B
de facto one-party system
C
totalitarian single party system
D
mass party system
correct option: 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.

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