2017 Government WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Government 1 - Objective

1. Government is defined as an agency established to manage the affairs of
   1. rulers
   2. foreigners
   3. the state
   4. all workers
2. A function of government is
   1. controlling electoral commission
   2. organizing pressure groups
   3. making of laws
   4. forming political parties
3. Government maintains law and order through the following except
   1. police
   2. immigration
   3. the legislature
   4. prison service
4. According to Karl Max, socialism developed as a consequence of the evils of
   1. monarchy
   2. communalism
   3. feudalism
   4. capitalism
5. A system of government which is based on public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
   1. socialism
   2. capitalism
   3. feudalism
   4. oligarchy
6. Which of the following is not a feature of a state?
   1. Sovereignty
   2. Government
   3. Mass Media
   4. Territory
7. Acceptability of the government in power by the governed is known as
   1. legitimacy
   2. sovereignty
   3. democracy
   4. authority
8. For democracy to be sustained in a country, it needs a
   1. rich political leaders
   2. well informed electorate
   3. partial electoral commission
   4. large police force.
9. Which of the following agents can be considered as the most effective agent of political socialization? The
   1. family
   2. peer group
   3. school
   4. mass media
10. The guiding principle of communism is ‘from each according to his/her
    1. ability and to each according to his/ her need’
    2. qualification and to each according to his/her need’
    3. race and to each according to his/her ability
    4. age and to each according to his/her Status,
11. Which of the following countries Practiced totalitarianism?
    1. Germany, Russia and Japan
    2. Italy, Russia and Germany
    3. Italy, Germany and Japan
    4. Russia, Italy and England.
12. The theory of separation of powers was propounded by
    1. A. V. Dicey
    2. Max Weber
    3. Charles Montesquieu
    4. Gabriel Almond
13. The principle of checks and balances is important because it
    1. Prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial
    2. Frees other organs from judicial control
    3. makes the organs confront themselves
    4. makes the government to perform its civic responsibilities
14. An agreed set of regulations, conventions and customs by which a country or an organization is governed is the
    1. constitution
    2. sovereignty
    3. suffrage
    4. culture
15. A constitution is considered to be flexible if
    1. can be amended by a simple majority
    2. can be altered through a special procedure
    3. requires two third majority
    4. is difficult to amend
16. The body responsible for the implementation of the law is the
    1. judiciary
    2. legislature
    3. executive
    4. court
17. Bicameralism is necessary in a federal State to demonstrate that
    1. The executive is adequately represented
    2. local interests receive adequate representation
    3. representation in the upper house is based on population
    4. representation of the rich in the society is taken care of
18. Which of the following strengthens the power of the supreme court against the executive an the legislature
    1. judicial precedent
    2. judicial review
    3. court injunction
    4. oath swearing
19. In the United States of America, the legislature is called the
    1. congress
    2. national assembly
    3. national security
    4. parliament
20. in a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen is referred to as
    1. ceremonial head
    2. political head
    3. constitutional head
    4. democratic leader
21. A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of
    1. national peace and stability
    2. the rule of law
    3. international law and conventions
    4. democratic values of the executive
22. Which system of government has fusion of ceremonial and executive functions as a feature?
    1. presidential
    2. cabinet
    3. confederal
    4. republican
23. one duty of a good citizen is
    1. building schools and hospitals
    2. respect of the dignity and rights of others
    3. loyalty to to other nations
    4. defending a suspect
24. The right of a citizen to benefit from public utility is classified as
    1. social rights
    2. natural rights
    3. religious rights
    4. political rights
25. Which of the following is fundamental rights?
    1. life
    2. education
    3. criticize government
    4. public office
26. The political party whose members consist of people of high status is called
    1. religious party
    2. broker party
    3. elite party
    4. mass party
27. A political party is significant because it
    1. stimulates political rancour
    2. encourages electoral malpractices
    3. seeks political power
    4. settles disputes
28. A political system in which there is only one legalized political party is called
    1. dejure one-party system
    2. de facto one-party system
    3. totalitarian single party system
    4. mass party sytem
29. provision of political education through rallies and newspapers is a function of
    1. political parties
    2. pressure groups
    3. educated clergy
30. Which of the following is not a method used by pressure groups to achieve their objectives?
    1. Employing lobbyists
    2. Embarking on demonstrations
    3. embarking on strikes and boycotts
    4. contesting for political positions
31. A “Yes” or “No” vote on a specific political issue in a country is called
    1. referendum
    2. public opinion
    3. gerrymandering
    4. suffrage.
32. An effective way of strengthening societal institutions through the expression of
    1. personal opinion
    2. group opinion
    3. elite opinion
    4. public opinion.
33. The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called
    1. simple majority system
    2. Referendum
    3. second ballot system
    4. Absolute majority system
34. Which of the following is a civil/ public servant
    1. House majority leader
    2. clerk of the house
    3. party whips
    4. Minister of education
35. Which of the following statements about public corporation is not true?
    1. It is managed by a board of directors
    2. It is established by an act of parliament
    3. A huge capital is needed for its establishment
    4. it is financed mainly by private individuals.
36. Local governments are vital in modern politics as they
    1. encourage dictatorship
    2. train the local people in the art of governance
    3. make laws for the whole country D
    4. execute government policies at all levels.
37. In the pro-colonial era, the breaking of an oath by chief could
    1. lead to a war with his neighbours
    2. lead to ritual cleansing
    3. make his state come under a curse
    4. lead to his destoolment.
38. One feature of pre-independence constitutions in West Africa is the
    1. judicial and executive councils
    2. executive and legislative councils
    3. judicial and legislative councils
    4. consultative and judicial councils.
39. The excessive power of the traditional rulers in pre-colonial era could be checked by
    1. the hunters
    2. the priests
    3. children of the chiefs
    4. the farmers
40. The Secretary of a State for the colonies was responsible for
    1. democratization of local governments
    2. initiating colonial policies
    3. fighting for the interest of the people
    4. working with traditional rulers.
41. The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through
    1. assimilation
    2. decentralization
    3. association
    4. direct rule
42. Colonial administration in West Africa was as a result of
    1. a need for a new environment
    2. the desire to underdeveloped West Africa
    3. a need for raw materials and markets
    4. the urge to introduce western education.
43. Policy of assimilation was successfully operated by the French in
    1. Lome
    2. Bamako
    3. Abidjan
44. The post-Second World War nationalism in West Africa was characterized by
    1. disorganization
    2. lukewarm demands
    3. disorientation
    4. increased agitation
45. One of the defects associated with most pre-independence constitutions in British West Africa was
    1. veto power of the governor
    2. all inclusive franchise
    3. African domination of the executive council
    4. African domination of the legislative council.
46. In a military regime, the arms of government that are usually fused are
    1. executive and judiciary
    2. legislature and local council
    3. legislature and executive
    4. judiciary and the press.
47. A military intervention into the politics of a state involves
    1. an overthrow of a legitimate government by pressure groups
    2. the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces
    3. violent overthrow of a democratic government by the police
    4. the legitimate seizure of power by the police and civilians.
48. A major merit of a country’s foreign policy is that it
    1. encourages infringement on the territories of other states
    2. promotes country’s national interest
    3. stimulates political activities in the state
    4. promotes understanding between the leaders and the led.
49. One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to
    1. settle disputes among African nations
    2. eradicate poverty
    3. betray corrupt African leaders
    4. protect African citizens.
50. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formally established in Lagos on
    1. December 20,1945
    2. June 20, 1963
    3. March 15, 1971
    4. May 28, 1975.

Government 2 - Essay

Section A: Elements of Government

Answer two question only from this section.

1. 1. What is a Legitimate government?
   2. Outline any four features of legitimacy|
2. 1. What are rights?
   2. Highlight four limitations on the rights of a citizen
3. 1. Differentiate between a de jure and de-facto one-party system
   2. Outline four advantages of a multi-party system
4. Question 4
   1. What is a simple majority system?
   2. Outline four demerits of the system.
5. 1. Identify five ways which the central government can improve upon local government system in West Africa.

Section B: Political and Constitutional Development In West Africa and International Relations

Answer two questions only from this section.

6. 1. Outline five functions performed by the Ogboni Secrete Society in the precolonial Yoruba system
7. 1. )What is a crown colony?
   2. Highlight four functions of the Secretary of state for the colony under the British colonial system.
8. 1. Highlight five contributions of Herbert Macaulay to the political development of Nigeria
9. 1. What is foreign policy
   2. State four factors that influence Nigeria's foreign policy
10. 1. Outline five contributions of Nigeria towards the growth of Economic Community of West African States( ECOWAS)