Government 2019 Past Questions | WAEC
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16. The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rules in West Africa except ______
- A. Tribalism and Nepotism
- B. inordinate ambition of soldiers
- C. maladministration
- D. religion
17. Which of the following electoral systems is ideal for a heterogeneous society?
- A. simple majority
- B. preferential ballot
- C. non-transferable vote D. proportional representation
18. A constitution performs the role of ________
- A. law making
- B. law enforcement
- C. communicating the ideals of leaders
- D. stating the functions and limitations of leaders
19. Impeachment process is a unique feature of the ______
- A. parliamentary system
- B. presidential system
- C. federal system
- D. unitary system
20. Which of the following is a function of the party whip?
- A. flogging erring party members
- B. ensuring that the members tow the party position
- C. ensuring the safety of the speaker
- D. assessing the performance of the law makers
21. Labour groups mostly come under the umbrella of the ________
- A. industrial workers’ union
- B. trades union congress
- C. anomic group
- D. civil defense
22. The major problem facing electoral management bodies in West Africa is _______
- A. Lack of qualified personnel
- B. poor communication network
- C. foreign interference
- D. electoral malpractice
23. The features of a state include all the following except _______
- A. government
- B. territory
- C. society
- D. population
24. To facilitate movement of people from one member to another the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has _________
- A. created several border posts within member states
- B. waived visa requirements for citizens of member countries
- C. created one currency for all member countries
- D. maintained regional peace and security through deployment of forces
25. Public Corporations are referred to as statutory bodies because they are established by _________
- A. a legislative instrument
- B. Acts of parliament
- C. an executive instrument
- D. Bye-laws
26. Which state institution serves as a link between the government and the people?
- A. Office of the president
- B. The civil service
- C. the judiciary
- D. the church
27. The media play a vital role in the political environment in that, it ________
- A. articulates the views of individuals
- B. incites people to be lawless
- C. projects individuals above the state
- D. articulates the views of the ruling party
28. Military might is a major determinant of a country’s _______
- A. independence
- B. democracy
- C. foreign policy
- D. wealth
29. The major role of minority parties in parliament is to _______
- A. criticize every government policy
- B. ensure democratic governance
- C. monitor the activities of the president
- D. supervise the passage of bills
31. The political parties established in West Africa in the 1950’s were aimed at ________
- A. securing independence for their people
- B. Participating in the colonial administration
- C. introducing guerilla warfare against Europeans
- D. representing their people in the British parliament
