WAEC 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1 View Details
Which political system allows only one ideology for the state?
Correct A. Socialism
B. Aristocracy
C. Communalism
D. Capitalism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details
In a representative government, citizens exercise their political power
A. directly.
Correct B. indirectly.
C. in reverence for the political system.
D. under undue political pressure.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 View Details
The essence of the concept of devolution is to cater for the interest of the
A. ruling government.
B. majority.
Correct C. minority.
D. rule of law.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details
A country's constitution may be derived from which one of the following sources?
A. Educated elites
B. Civil society organizations
C. Civil disobedience
Correct D. Customs and conventions

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 View Details
One major problem associated with the cabinet system of government is the
Correct A. abuse of power.
B. frequent change of government.
C. large number of ministers.
D. supremacy of the executive.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
Representative governments around the world pay attention to public opinion because of the following factors except
Correct A. protection of the government from media scrutiny.
B. indication of government in good standing with the people.
C. provision of feedback on implementation of government policies.
D. national security concerns.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details
The determination and execution of government policies is the core function of the
A. Public Complain Commission
B. Public Service Commission.
Correct C. Civil Service.
D. Judicial Service.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details
Public corporation has a legal personality which means that
A. no legal suit can be brought against it.
Correct B. it can sue and be sued.
C. it has ultimate power to make its own laws.
D. there is a legal department that represents it.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details
Local Government authorities may not receive cooperation from the local people due to the issue of
Correct A. top bottom approach to development.
B. accessibility to internet facilities.
C. lack of support for the ruling government.
D. non availability of spiritual centres.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details
Delegated legislation can be controlled by
A. report writing.
B. press conferences.
Correct C. parliamentary question time.
D. threat of secession.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details
A one party system imposed by law with all other parties proscribed is
A. a socialist party system.
Correct B. a de jure one party system.
C. a communist political system.
D. an elitist party system.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details
Multi-party system is saddled with the problem of
Correct A. divisiveness.
B. limited choice.
C. weak opposition.
D. political consciousness.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details
One of the importance of voting in a democracy is that, it
A. is less expensive.
B. ensures development for all voters.
Correct C. commits citizens to the political system.
D. ensures winner takes all policy.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details
An electoral system in which the electorate elects a small group of people who in turn elects political office holders is known as
A. general election.
B. second ballot system.
Correct C. electoral college.
D. local election.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details
Most pressure groups especially in West Africa fail to achieve their goals as a result of
A. good governance.
B. charisma of the president.
C. transparency of the legislature.
Correct D. corrupt leadership.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16 View Details
A pressure group which resorts to violence as a means of pressing home its demands is described as
Correct A. anomic.
B. associational.
C. labour agitation.
D. attitudinal.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details
Press control is necessary for a state particularly in the area of
A. the economy.
B. auditor general's report.
Correct C. state security and secrets.
D. foreign trade.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18 View Details
The media helps to enrich discourse on national issues through its
A. marketing
Correct B. editorial comments.
C. sales and advertisement.
D. correspondents.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19 View Details
Information dissemination and communication in a political environment had been made faster and easier with the advent of
A. educated practitioners.
B. press censorship.
C. government spokesmen.
Correct D. social media.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20 View Details
The passing of laws by an arm of government to regulate society is the function of the
A. judiciary.
B. executive.
Correct C. legislature.
D. police.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21 View Details
Militant nationalism in British West Africa after World War II sought to
A. kill British nationals.
Correct B. overthrow colonialism.
C. stop the export of raw materials.
D. stop the denigration of the African culture.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22 View Details
Proto-nationalism was a movement limited to the demands for
A. immediate end to colonialism.
Correct B. reforms of the political class and respect for African religion.
C. western education.
D. social amenities and political participation.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23 View Details
The youth movements across British West African territories served as a spring board for the formation of
A. militant groups to fight and kill British officials.
Correct B. political parties to champion the course of self-rule.
C. committees to represent the people.
D. associations in pursuit of justice for the people.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24 View Details
A country's foreign policy is foremost driven by
A. economy.
B. location.
C. natural resources.
Correct D. national interest.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25 View Details
The first inter-territorial political movement organized in the 1920s which sought to bring all the British West African territories together to fight the colonial establishment was the
A. Aborigines Right Protection Society.
B. West African Youth League.
Correct C. National Congress of British West Africa.
D. West African Students Union.

Correct Answer: C

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