2021 Government WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Government 1 - Objective

1. An undesirable attribute of capitalism is mostly seen in?
   1. freedom of choice
   2. exploitation of labour
   3. efficient production of goods and services
   4. effective utilization of labour
2. A constitution that requires an absolute majority of members of parliament to amend is a?
   1. confederal constitution
   2. federal constitution
   3. flexible constitution
   4. rigid constitution
3. what is the term given to the action of discontinuing a session of a parliament or other legislative assembly without dissolving?
   1. Adjournment
   2. Postponement
   3. Prorogation
   4. Recess
4. In a mocephalous executive system of government, all executive powers are vested in the?
   1. Chief Justice
   2. President
   3. Prime Minister
   4. Speaker.
5. The action programme of a political party intended to be carried out when political power is won is Known as?
   1. code of conduct
   2. party constitution
   3. party survey
   4. manifestoe
6. What does the mass media rely on to gauge public opinion?
   1. Influential citizens
   2. propaganda and interviews
   3. Polls and surveys
   4. rumour and gossip. A. B. C. D. A. . B. C. D.
7. Which of the following options is the tole of a newspaper in a state?
   1. determines government appointments
   2. disseminates information
   3. ensures fairness in newspaper circulation
   4. ensures fair distribution of relief items.
8. The Civil Service helps the government to?
   1. recruit personnel for the army
   2. develop and implement policies effectively
   3. maintain instability in the state
   4. stay in power for a long time.
9. A citizen is barred from active politics when employed as a?
   1. university lecturer
   2. priest
   3. civil servant
   4. journalist.
10. Citizens’ political participation is best practised under a?
    1. militant pressure group
    2. neighbourhood vigilante
    3. cooperative society
    4. political party.
11. The most important function of government is to ensure the?
    1. building of offices and houses
    2. judiciary is well resourced.
    3. second arm of government is respected
    4. security of the citizens.
12. The right to an adequate standard of living falls under?
    1. civil right
    2. economic right
    3. free market economy
    4. right to life
13. People’s political values are continuously shaped by the following agents except?
    1. education
    2. family
    3. media
    4. ombudsman.
14. In which political system are there two levels of government with considerable devolution?
    1. capitalism
    2. federalism
    3. fascism
    4. unitarism
15. A system of government in which people elect their lawmakers and make them accountable for their actions and Inactions in government is?
    1. a representative government
    2. first-past the-post government
    3. an oligarchy government
    4. checks and balances system of government
16. Which territories in British West Africa did the colonial government exercise limited jurisdiction?
    1. conquered states
    2. mandated territories
    3. Protectorates
    4. Trust territories
17. One of the following French West Africa colonies was the first to gain independence?
    1. Benin
    2. Burkina Faso
    3. south africa
    4. Togo
18. The struggle by the chiefs and people of West Africa against political, social and economic dominance by European powers was referred to as?
    1. imperialism
    2. nationalism
    3. neo-colonialism
    4. liberation.
19. The European imperialist penetration into West Africa was primarily motivated by the following considerations except?
    1. compassion
    2. economic
    3. social
    4. military
20. Which policy made the colonized French West African partners with France in her colonial project?
    1. assimilation policy
    2. association policy
    3. Indirect rule policy
    4. Loi Cadre
21. The British colonial governor in West Africa wielded sweeping powers by virtue of ?
    1. the land tenure system
    2. drafting Jaws
    3. Cmx collection
    4. velo power.
22. The action plan by African countries under the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), aimed at tackling the following issues except?
    1. economic.
    2. politcal
    3. religious
    4. social
23. What motivated the adoption of Indirect rule system by the British in her West African colonies?
    1. effective and efficient tax system was In place
    2. chiefs did not have the power make Jaws
    3. Educated elites were In bed with the E. British government
    4. The land was fertile for cash crop farming.
24. The Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) was established primarily to?
    1. create a common currency for member countries
    2. prevent neo-colonialism
    3. in economic activities.
    4. Promote economic growth and development among member states.
25. The media can best contribute to the democratic process of a country by?
    1. lobbying ministers to be in their good books
    2. setting the agenda for good governance
    3. inciting strikes and demonstrations
    4. recounting the achievements of the government in power.
26. Public corporations can deliver on their mandate if ?
    1. incidence of corruption and mismanagement were dealt with
    2. loans were secured to pay staff well
    3. politicians were members of the board
    4. religious institutions pray for their success.
27. Question 27
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48. Question 48
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49. Question 49
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50. Question 50
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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