Government 2017 Past Questions | WAEC
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31. A system of government which is based on public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
- A. socialism
- B. capitalism
- C. feudalism
- D. oligarchy
32. In the pre-colonial era, the breaking of an oath by a chief could _________
- A. lead to a war with his neighbours
- B. lead to ritual cleansing
- C. make his state come under a curse
- D. lead to his despoilment
33. Which of the following is not a feature of a state?
- A. sovereignty
- B. Government
- C. Mass Media
- D. Territory
34. One feature of pre-independence constitutions in West Africa is the
- A. judicial and executive councils
- B. executive and legislative councils
- C. judicial and legislative councils
- D. consultative and judicial councils
35. The guiding principle of communism is from each according to his/her
- A. ability and to each according to his/her need’
- B. qualification and to each according to his/her need’
- C. race and to each according to his/her ability’
- D. age and to each according to his/ her status
36. The political party whose membership comprises people of high social status is called
- A. religious party
- B. broker party
- C. elite party
- D. mass party
37. For democracy to be sustained in a country it needs a
- A. rich political leader
- B. well – informed electorate
- C. partial electoral commission
- D. large police force
38. The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called
- A. simple majority system
- B. referendum
- C. second ballot system
- D. absolute majority system
39. Colonial administration in West Africa was-a result of
- A. a need for a new environment
- B. the desire to underdevelop West Africa
- C. a need for raw materials and markets
- D. the urge to introduce western education
40. The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for
- A. democratization of local governments
- B. initiating colonial policies
- C. fighting for the interest of the people
- D. working with traditional rulers
