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. Option a
   2. Option b
   3. Option c
   4. Option d
6. Question 6
   1. Option a
   2. Option b
   3. Option c
   4. Option d
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. Question 8
   1. Option a
   2. Option b
   3. Option c
   4. Option d
9. Question 9
   1. Option a
   2. Option b
   3. Option c
   4. Option d
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 law makers
21. Question 21
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
22. Question 22
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
23. Question 23
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
24. Question 24
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
25. Question 25
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
26. Question 26
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
27. Question 27
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
28. Question 28
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
29. Question 29
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
30. Question 30
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
31. Question 31
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
32. Question 32
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
33. Question 33
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
34. Question 34
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
35. Question 35
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
36. Question 36
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
37. Question 37
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
38. Question 38
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
39. Question 39
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
40. Question 40
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
41. Question 41
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
42. Question 42
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
43. Question 43
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
44. Question 44
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
45. Question 45
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
46. Question 46
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
47. Question 47
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
48. Question 48
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
49. Question 49
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
50. Question 50
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    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