WAEC 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1 View Details
The underlying principle of the concept of separation of powers is that
Correct A. a deliberate protection of their rights.
B. ensure constitutional review.
C. prevent arbitrariness.
D. name the executive.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details
What is economically referred to as the relationship of the government and the governed?
Correct A. Monarchy
B. State
C. Confederation
D. Federation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details
The exercise of power can arise from any of the following sources except
Correct A. legitimate power
B. charismatic power
C. expert power
D. ideological power

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 View Details
There are two types of Committee systems in the House of parliament as part of their operations and one of such is
Correct A. Expert Committee
B. Parliamentary Service Board
C. Committee of the Whole House
D. Leadership Committee

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details
Maintenance of law and order in a state is the function of the
Correct A. judicial service
B. legislative arm of government
C. citizens of the state
D. executive arm of government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
The local government system assists best in maintaining and grooming people for
Correct A. citizenship and justice
B. military operations
C. leadership positions
D. large scale farming

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details
The Fundamental Human Rights and Liberties must be entrenched in a constitution to
Correct A. make it difficult to tamper with
B. show concern for the people
C. serve majority interest
D. espouse love for the country

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8 View Details
An 'executive president' is one who wields the powers of a
Correct A. ceremonial president
B. leader of government business only
C. despot and benevolent dictator
D. head of state and government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details
The official routine observed in carrying out functions in the civil service is commonly known as
Correct A. official order
B. standard order
C. bureaucracy
D. command

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details
The Public Service Commission performs the following functions except
Correct A. imposition of income tax
B. disposition of income tax
C. welfare of personnel
D. advisory body

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11 View Details
The issues that are at the core of a country's foreign policy are referred to as
Correct A. diplomatic
B. national interest
C. state arena
D. globalization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details
One of the criticisms levelled against the United Nations (UN) is its inability to
Correct A. ensure universal access to education
B. adopt a universal permanent representation
C. enforce affirmative action
D. reinforce authority

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details
The functions of the Diplomatic Missions include the following, except
Correct A. gather intelligence information
B. project the culture of the people
C. two investors
D. pay salaries of workers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details
One of the functions of the electoral management body is to
Correct A. look for external sources besides the government
B. conduct training programmes for presidential candidates
C. increase its financial capacity
D. ensure free and fair elections

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15 View Details
The rigid nature of a constitution makes it easy for quick review of the amendment if
Correct A. it is flexible and standard
B. it is accessible to all
C. it is easy to amend
D. it is difficult to amend

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details
The judiciary occupies an important place in every state because it is
Correct A. a protector of the rights of the people
B. a body of upright and just people in society
C. mandated to supervise the functions of the executive
D. a unique profession of intellectuals

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details
The pattern of rule by the French in her West African colonies was high
Correct A. centralized
B. decentralized
C. imperialism
D. consultative

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details
One of the negative effects of colonial rule on West African states was
Correct A. the loss of cultural identity
B. the establishment of democracy
C. the promotion of education
D. the development of infrastructure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details
Unity system of government is advantageous because it is
Correct A. easy to administer
B. difficult to manage
C. complex in nature
D. expensive to run

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20 View Details
Apart from globalization, which factor influences the relationship of a state?
Correct A. national interest
B. international laws
C. government
D. intergovernmental laws

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
The reason for which the government should take a keen interest in the activities of pressure groups is
Correct A. to force coalition among political leaders
B. to avoid feedback on government policies
C. to suppress minority rights
D. to ensure good governance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details
Elections play a major role in the democratic process because they
Correct A. ensure good governance
B. promote political stability
C. encourage citizen participation
D. suppress dissent

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23 View Details
Public opinion is formed through the media, which is often referred to as
Correct A. the fourth estate of the realm
B. the civil society organization
C. the press
D. the political process

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details
The media, commonly referred to as the fourth estate, monitors the activities of government on behalf of
Correct A. the civil society
B. the political elite
C. the general public
D. the government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
One of the high points of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) led to the establishment of
Correct A. the African civil service
B. the political elite
C. the African High Commission
D. the African Rights Council

Correct Answer: A

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