1992 - WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - page 1

1
The dissolution of parliament is generally followed by a
A
general election
B
resolution
C
referendum
D
bye election
CORRECT OPTION: a
2
Which of the following is not a means by which government maintains law and order?
A
Law Making
B
Maintenance of police and other security personnel
C
Provision of socio-economic services
D
Establishment of provisional associations
CORRECT OPTION: d
3
The right to direct and command people is
A
authority
B
power
C
legality
D
legitimacy
CORRECT OPTION: a
4
Which of the following is not a function of the executive arm of government?
A
Interpretation of law
B
Preparation of budget
C
Appointment of top government functionaries
D
Enforcement of law
CORRECT OPTION: a
5
Fascism emphasizes
A
equality
B
individualism
C
nationalism
D
collectivism
CORRECT OPTION: e
6

A good citizen must be

A
an educated and honest tax payer
B
ready to assist law enforcement agents
C
wealthy and ready to save his country
D
educated and obedient to the law
CORRECT OPTION: b

Some duties of a good citizen.

  • Support and defend the Constitution.
  • Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.
  • Participate in the democratic process.
  • Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
  • Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
  • Participate in your local community.
  • Ready to assist law enforcement agents and defend the country when need arises
7
Voting at elections is one of the ways to
A
maintain law and order
B
help politicans
C
be a good politician
D
ensure a representative governmnet
CORRECT OPTION: d
8
Freedom of the press helps it to
A
be above board
B
escape libel charges
C
play a watchdog role
D
educated the masses on politics
CORRECT OPTION: c
9
The doctrine of separation of powers is associated with
A
Locke
B
Max
C
Montesquie
D
Hobbes
CORRECT OPTION: c
10
In a confederation, more powers reside in the
A
component units
B
prsident
C
central governmnet
D
prime minister
CORRECT OPTION: a
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