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. 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