2019 Government WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Government 1 - Objective

1. The constitutional power given to the judiciary to interpret legislative acts, executive and administrative actions and to declare its constitutionality or otherwise is
   1. judicial power
   2. separation powers
   3. judicial review
   4. administrative processes
2. The ultimate duty of a citizen is to demonstrate his/her
   1. allegiance to the sovereign
   2. loyalty to the state
   3. respect for the national flag
   4. contribution to government expenditure
3. Conventions and usages are rules based on
   1. tradition and customs
   2. previous constitutions
   3. legal documents
   4. decision of commoners
4. the body responsible for the execution of policies of government is the
   1. pressure Group
   2. civil service
   3. constitutional conferences
   4. electoral commission
5. The electorate is defined as the
   1. intended candidate for voting
   2. elected party members
   3. elected civil society group
   4. electoral commission
6. The right to govern and oversee the affairs of the people of a country is
   1. power
   2. diplomacy
   3. authority
   4. influence
7. One of the following is a characteristic of a unitary government
   1. heterogeneous society
   2. homogeneous society
   3. communal society
   4. feuded society
8. One of the following is a characteristic of a unitary government
   1. Heterogeneous society
   2. Homogeneous society
   3. communal society
   4. feudal society
9. Who among the following provided the detailed work on soverignty?
   1. Jean Bodin
   2. Fredrick Engels
   3. Bolaji Akinyemi
   4. Thomas Hobbas
10. The family and peer group are important agents of
    1. political culture
    2. political socialization
    3. charismatic authority
    4. traditional authority
11. The confederal system of government is unpopular because
    1. the government operates an oligarchy system
    2. it does not follow due process
    3. it discourages rapid development
    4. all the component units are sovereign
12. Local government is relevant because it provides political
    1. discussion among electorate
    2. discipline among party members
    3. representation in the judiciary
    4. participation at the grassroots
13. Pressure groups provide
    1. manifestoes for political parties
    2. sponsorship of candidates for political offices
    3. aims and objectives for a wider appeal to the electorate
    4. means by which governments ascertain public reactions to their policies
14. The authority of the state is collectively exercised by the
    1. executive, legislature and judiciary
    2. president, governmetn and chairman
    3. police, army, navy
    4. government, people and civil servants
15. In a presidential system of government, legislative approval is not necessary for the
    1. appointment of the supreme court
    2. rectification of treaties
    3. granting of pardons
    4. appointment of civil servants
16. The following are the reasons widely exposed for military interventions and rule in West Africa except
    1. tribalism and nepotism
    2. inordinate ambition of soldiers
    3. maladministration
    4. religion
17. Which of the following electoral system is ideal for a heterogenous society?
    1. simple majority
    2. preferential ballot
    3. non-transferable vote
    4. pro-proportional representation
18. A constitution performs the rols of
    1. law making
    2. law enforcement
    3. communicating the ideals of a leader
    4. stating the functions and limitations of a leader
19. Impeachment process is a unique feature of the
    1. parliamentary system
    2. presidential system
    3. federal system
    4. unitary system
20. Which of the following is a function of the party whip?
    1. flogging erring party members
    2. ensuring the members tow party position
    3. ensuring the safety of the speaker
    4. assessing the performance of lawmakers
21. Labor groups mainly come under the umbrella of the
    1. industrial worker's union
    2. trades union congress
    3. anomic group
    4. civil defence
22. The major problem facing electoral management in West Africa is
    1. lack of qualified personnel
    2. poor communication network
    3. foreign interference
    4. electoral malpractice
23. The features of a state include all the following except
    1. government
    2. territory
    3. society
    4. population
24. To facilitate the movement of people from one member state to another, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has
    1. created several border posts within member states
    2. waived visa requirements for citizens of member countries
    3. created one currency for all member countries
    4. maintained regional peace and security through the deployment of forces
25. Public corporations are referred to as statutory bodies because they are established by
    1. a legislative instrument
    2. acts of parliament
    3. an executive instrument
    4. Bye-laws
26. Which state institution serves as a link between the government and the people?
    1. office of the president
    2. the civil service
    3. the judiciary
    4. the church
27. The media plays a vital role in the political environment in that, it
    1. articulates the views of individuals
    2. incites the views of the lawless
    3. projects individual above the law
    4. articulates the view if the ruling party
28. Military might is a major determination of a country's
    1. independence
    2. democracy
    3. foreign policy
    4. wealth
29. The major role of minority parties in Parliament is to
    1. criticize every government policy
    2. ensure democratic governance
    3. monitor activities of the president
    4. supervise passage of bills
30. The political parties established in West Africa in the 1950's were aimed at
    1. securing independence for their people
    2. participating in the colonial administration
    3. introducing guerilla warfare against Europeans
    4. representing their people in the British parliament
31. The Commonwealth Secretariat is located in
    1. Los Angeles
    2. Kuala-Lumpur
    3. London
    4. Glasgow
32. Which colonial administration in West Africa sought to integrate her colonies with their home country
    1. British
    2. Dutch
    3. French
    4. Danes
33. The following are benefits member countries derive from Economic Community of West Africa? States (ECOWAS) except?
    1. economic cooperation
    2. larger market
    3. military assistance
    4. free ports
34. Which of the following is not an obligation of a citizen?
    1. payment of taxes
    2. voting in an election
    3. protecting public property
    4. attending religious gathering
35. The implementation of indirect rule was supervised by the
    1. chiefs and council of elders
    2. British officials
    3. spiritual leaders of the land
    4. educated elites
36. The electronic and print media make their view heard on national issues through
    1. public notice
    2. advertisement
    3. documentary
    4. editorial commentary
37. Any type of restricted franchise is a violation of the principle of
    1. constitutionalism
    2. sovereignty
    3. political equality
    4. popular election
38. Public corporations can operate in a more efficient manner if they are
    1. free from political interference
    2. controlled by the judicial service commission
    3. under of head of civil service
    4. controlled by the military
39. The agency responsible for fulfilling the purpose of the states is
    1. government
    2. pressure group
    3. public corpoartion
    4. media
40. The power of the electorate signifies
    1. political soveriegnty
    2. legal sovereignty
    3. external sovereignty
    4. internal sovereignty
41. The removal of government direct control and monopoly in manufacturing and service sector is called
    1. privatization
    2. specialization
    3. commercialization
    4. decentralization
42. ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) was established to
    1. recruit able-bodied men to defend West Africa
    2. restore peace to war-torn West Africa
    3. change bad government in West Africa
    4. arrest and prosecute war leaders
43. The major concern of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is world
    1. trade
    2. peace
    3. health
    4. coorperation
44. Nationalist agitation in British West Africa after World War II led to the
    1. disregard for traditional rulers who supported the British
    2. formation of political parties
    3. killing of British administrative officials
    4. Cooperation of the ex-servicemen with the governor
45. An African-American who contributed to the growth of nationalism in West Africa was
    1. Martin Luther King
    2. Jesse Jackson
    3. Nelson Mandela
    4. William Du Bois
46. Which of the following is not a component of political culture
    1. norms
    2. age
    3. beliefs
    4. attitudes
47. Which of the following were checks on the powers of Chiefs during the pre-colonial era except the
    1. British officials
    2. Kingmakers
    3. Council of elders
    4. Age grade
48. A common feature of pre-independence constitutions of British West African Colonies was the
    1. existence of separation of powers
    2. governor's membership of both the Legislature and Executive councils
    3. adoption of federalism
    4. establishment of the Council of Elders
49. Which of the features of indirect rule contributed immensely to Nationalism in British West Africa?
    1. establishment of native treasures
    2. the appointment of resident district commissioners
    3. establishment of native courts
    4. exclusion of educated elites
50. The first inter-territorial association organized by some educated African elite in the Gold Coast was the
    1. Aborignes' Rights Protection Society (ARPS)
    2. National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)
    3. Movement of Educated Elites in West Africa (MEEWA)
    4. West African Frontier Forces (WAFF)

Government 2 - Essay

Section A: Elements of Government

Answer two questions only from this section.

1. Explain five reasons for the study of government
2. 1. Who is a citizen
   2. Outline four responsibilities of a citizen to the state
3. Highlight five roles played by the mass media in strengthening modern democracy
4. 1. What is Local Government?
   2. Outline four reasons for the creation of Local Government
5. 1. State three types of elections
   2. Explain four purposes elections serve in a democratic state

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

Answer two questions only from this section.

6. 1. List three pre-independence constitutions in Nigeria
   2. Identify four features of the 1960 independence constitution of Nigeria
7. 1. State two problems confronting Nigerian federalism
   2. Highlight three features of Nigeria's federalism
8. 1. List three key members of the Nigeria Youth Movement (NYM)
   2. highlight four achievements of the Nigeria Youth Movement (NYM) in the political development of Nigeria
9. 1. What is the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
   2. Identify four objectives of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
10. 1. List three contributions of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) to the nationalist struggle
    2. Identify four contributions of Nnamdi Azikiwe to the nationalist struggle of Nigeria