Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Government Question 50

Practice objective / multiple choice question 50 from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 50 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • GOVERNMENT • objective

A constitutional amendment requires (i) a two‑thirds majority in both the Senate (90 members) and the House of Representatives (200 members), and (ii) a referendum in which at least 50% of registered voters turn out and at least 60% of those votes are in favour. The voting results are: Senate - 60 members present, 40 vote yes; House - 150 members present, 100 vote yes; Referendum - 800,000 registered voters, 480,000 voted, 300,000 voted yes. Does the amendment succeed?

Answer Options

A. No, the amendment fails because the Senate met the two‑thirds requirement but the House did not
B. Yes, the amendment succeeds
C. No, the amendment fails because the referendum turnout was insufficient
Correct Answer D. No, the amendment fails
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
No, the amendment fails

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Government Question 50. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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