WAEC 2024 Government | Objective

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Question 1 View Details
The ultimate source of power and authority which sets the stage for other forms of political organizations is referred to as
Correct A. a constitutional law
B. checks and balances
C. rule of law
D. political party

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details
The institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws is
Correct A. government
B. judiciary
C. political party
D. security agency

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details
The fundamental principles by which a state is ordered and governed is usually outlined in a
A. bill
Correct B. constitution
C. parliamentary proceedings
D. state manual

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 View Details
Which one of the following factors greatly restrains the government in a democratic society?
Correct A. Consent of the governed
B. Ideology of the party
C. Organizational decisions
D. Parliamentary debates

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details
The following factors are challenges faced by the judiciary under the doctrine of Separation of Powers except
Correct A. appointment of judges
B. financial autonomy
C. removal of judges from office
D. poor legal infrastructure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
Accountability in constitutional democracy is best enforced through a system of
Correct A. checks and balances
B. civil society organizations
C. supervision of the law
D. selection of right leaders

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details
The application of the common principles greatly contributes to improving civil society and economic development by strengthening democracy and improving
A. social and economic development
Correct B. good governance
C. separation of powers
D. social democracy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8 View Details
One of the reasons for having two legislative chambers in the governance structure of a country is to ensure that
Correct A. executive is kept under check and control
B. powers of the lower chamber is suppressed
C. strict control of the affairs of the state
D. thorough scrutiny of legislation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details
Which one of the following factors have contributed largely to the weakened and poor performance of state institutions in main West African States?
Correct A. Corruption
B. Globalization
C. Low remuneration and wages
D. National memory

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details
One of the paramount roles to play as a citizen in sustaining the democratic system of governance is to
A. advocate for criticism of government
B. play the partisan card
C. pray for a good leader
Correct D. register and vote in elections

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11 View Details
The responsibility of citizens towards nation-building is to
A. encourage civil disobedience to the law
Correct B. participate and contribute to decision-making
C. stampede government policies and programmes
D. boycott and withdraw services to the state

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details
By competing in general elections, political parties ultimately offer citizens
Correct A. a choice in governance
B. automatic membership of a party
C. opportunity to be extremely loyal to one party
D. opportunity to vilify government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details
Public opinion is an essential element in a democracy because it can act as
Correct A. a check on leadership and government activities
B. mouthpiece for the opposition only
C. new outlet for media and government only
D. propaganda tool for the government at all material times

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details
The media serve a useful purpose in a democracy by
Correct A. connecting the government and the people
B. ensuring government plays to their dictates
C. assisting in the formation of political leaders
D. manipulating political leaders in government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15 View Details
One of the pivotal roles played by pressure groups in a functioning democracy is the
Correct A. influence on public policy by them
B. influence on public policy decisions
C. trumpeting of good deeds of a government always
D. blackmailing of the government at their favour

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details
Promoting electoral integrity is the crucial function of which institution of state?
Correct A. The civil society organizations
B. executive arm of government
C. electoral management body
D. security services

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details
Those rights which are explicitly protected by the constitution are referred to as
Correct A. checks and balances
B. constitutional clauses
C. entrenched clauses
D. separation of powers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details
Constitutionally, the local government administration is controlled by the
Correct A. state through administrators
B. legislation
C. native laws
D. state bureau

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details
Which state institution is referred to as the bureaucratic wing responsible for the running of government offices, agencies and departments?
A. Bureau of national affairs
Correct B. Civil Service C.
C. Controller of state services
D. Public services board

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details
The local government administration in many West African countries is faced with a myriad of problems of which is
Correct A. employee retention
B. inability to traditional authorities
C. unavailability of land
D. weak institutional laws

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
One of the following options does not pass as a means of ensuring the independence of the judiciary, which is
A. immunity from prosecution
B. promotion on merit
C. security of tenure
Correct D. salary determined by the executive

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22 View Details
As part of its constitutional mandate, the Public Service Commission operates to
A. appoint the head of the commission
Correct B. recruit high ranking personnel for the civil service
C. review salaries and allowances of staff
D. recruit high ranking personnel for the civil service

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23 View Details
The impartiality of the civil servant is important to the governance structure because they work for the interest of the
A. bureaucrat
B. executive
C. presidency
Correct D. state

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24 View Details
Which one of the following cannot be considered as a factor that influences the delimitation of a country into constituencies?
A. Administrative convenience
B. Geographical proximity
C. Historical experience
Correct D. Political socialization

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25 View Details
A type of constitution suitable for the governance of federal state is a
A. flexible constitution
Correct B. rigid constitution
C. republican constitution
D. parliamentary constitution

Correct Answer: B

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