2020 Government WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Government 1 - Objective

1. In modern democracy, a government is
   1. a contract between the rulers and the ruled
   2. a preserve of the political party in power
   3. monopoly of the major ethnic group
   4. alternation of power between the majority and minority tribes
2. The ability to make and enforce laws and administer justice constitute the major functions of a
   1. nation
   2. society
   3. government
   4. pressure group
3. Executive power in a cabinet system of government is vested in the
   1. legislature
   2. judiciary
   3. civil service
   4. Council of Ministers
4. A feature of a confederal state is that
   1. it is a single sovereign state
   2. its constitution is flexible
   3. any unit can secede at will
   4. its powers are distributed equally between the centre and units
5. One of the limitations to the principles of rule of law is
   1. Immunity
   2. equality
   3. liberty
   4. impartiality
6. Countries adopt unitary system of governments because it
   1. detests dictatorship
   2. promotes national integration
   3. Concentrates power only at the centre
   4. allows the component units to secede at will
7. Which of the following ia an advantage of monocephalous executive?
   1. Sharing of power
   2. Quick decision making
   3. Impartial dispensation of justice
   4. Enjoyment of press freedom
8. A major difference between power and authority is that, authority is
   1. scarcely exercised
   2. more dependent on coercion
   3. acquired popularly
   4. exercised through force
9. Political participation can take the form of
   1. belonging to a trade union
   2. being a member of a pressure group
   3. canvassing for votes
   4. organizing festival for good harvest
10. Which of the following is a disadvantage of proportional representation? It
    1. encourages rigging
    2. promotes strong government
    3. makes for easy decision making in parliament
    4. is difficult and cumbersome to operate
11. The sum total of authority in a state unrestrained by law is
    1. monarchy
    2. society
    3. oligarchy
    4. sovereignty
12. The flexibility and rigidity of constitution refer to the
    1. sources of constitution
    2. making of constitution
    3. Ease of amending constitution
    4. coding of constitution
13. The observance of Rule of Law in a state requires
    1. an independent judiciary.
    2. an ineffective police system.
    3. a flexible constitution.
    4. existence of a two-party system
14. The principle of separating the judiciary from the other organs of government and making it free from executive and legislative influence is termed
    1. judicial independence.
    2. judicial review
    3. separation of powers
    4. fusion of powers
15. The right to respect the personality o the individual is a
    1. civil right
    2. natural right
    3. social right
    4. economic right
16. Which of the following constitutional provisions gives a high degree of autonomy to component parts of a unitary state?
    1. Devolution
    2. Delegation
    3. Divestiture
    4. Declaration
17. The following are redresses available at the courts for aggrieved people except
    1. injunction
    2. mandamus
    3. certiorari
    4. prorogation
18. Which of the following usually leads to the curtailment of the rights of citizens?
    1. Transitional period
    2. Granting of presidential pardon
    3. Period of constitutional reforms
    4. Violent socio-political unrest
19. The national secretariat of a political party is managed by the
    1. presidential candidate
    2. founding members
    3. national chairman and general secretary
    4. national executive and youth organizer
20. The type of election which allows party members to elect candidates for elective offices is
    1. general election
    2. bye election
    3. direct election
    4. primary election
21. An opposition party which sees itself as “government-in-waiting” is called
    1. shadow government
    2. caretaker government
    3. national government
    4. responsible government
22. The document which sets out the programme of a political party and guides the electorate to vote for it is the
    1. constitution
    2. electoral register
    3. manifesto
    4. white paper
23. An advantage of a two-party system is that , it
    1. simplifies the electoral process.
    2. ensures winner takes all.
    3. protects the electoral commission.
    4. protects the electorate from vote buying.
24. Which of the following is a non-partisan organization with the aim of influencing government policies?
    1. political party
    2. pressure group
    3. Humanitarian society
    4. Relief organization
25. The collective views held by majority of citizens of a country about a particular policy is
    1. national interest
    2. public opinion
    3. commentary
    4. bulletin
26. An institution under the executive arm of government responsible for formulating and implementing government policies is the
    1. public service
    2. public corporation
    3. civil service
    4. judicial service
27. Question 27
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28. Question 28
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29. Question 29
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30. Question 30
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31. Question 31
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32. Question 32
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33. Question 33
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34. Question 34
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35. Question 35
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36. Question 36
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37. Question 37
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38. Question 38
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39. Question 39
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40. Question 40
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41. Question 41
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42. Question 42
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43. Question 43
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44. Question 44
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45. Question 45
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46. Question 46
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47. Question 47
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48. Question 48
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49. Question 49
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50. Question 50
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
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    4. Option d

Government 2 - Essay

Section A: Elements of Government

Answer two question only from this section.

1. Question 1
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e
2. Question 2
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e
3. Question 3
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e
4. Question 4
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e
5. Question 5
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e

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

Answer two questions only from this section.

6. Question 6
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e
7. Question 7
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e
8. Question 8
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e
9. Question 9
   1. Sub-question a
   2. Sub-question b
   3. Sub-question c
   4. Sub-question d
   5. Sub-question e
10. Question 10
    1. Sub-question a
    2. Sub-question b
    3. Sub-question c
    4. Sub-question d
    5. Sub-question e