2012 Government WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Government 1 - Objective

1. The study of government is important because it
   1. directs people's attention to development of non-state institutions.
   2. enables citizens to understand the processes for managing state affairs.
   3. encourages individuals to take decisions that satisfy their aspiration
   4. encourage the elite to remain in power.
2. A system of government where political powers are inherited is called
   1. monarchy.
   2. diarchy.
   3. democracy.
   4. aristocracy.
3. Democracy can be promoted through
   1. gerrymandering.
   2. slander.
   3. accountability.
   4. lobbying.
4. The ability to command obedience is called
   1. authority.
   2. influence.
   3. legitimacy.
   4. mobilization.
5. Legitimacy is determined mainly by
   1. charisma
   2. influence.
   3. acceptance.
   4. desire.
6. Which of the following is a feature of democracy?
   1. Majority rule
   2. Election by selected adults
   3. Quick decision-making
   4. Rule by wealthy men
7. Which of the following is a source of political power?
   1. Gerrymandering
   2. Election
   3. Filibuster
   4. Immunity
8. Laws made by non-legislative bodies are called
   1. judicial review.
   2. delegated legislation.
   3. criminal laws.
   4. case law.
9. Delegated legislation is unpopular because it
   1. quickens the law making process.
   2. receives wide publicity.
   3. Is not made by the legislature.
   4. caters for emergency situations.
10. Political socialization begins from
    1. adulthood.
    2. childhood.
    3. old age.
    4. manhood.
11. A. V. Dicey popularized the principle of
    1. rule of law.
    2. democracy.
    3. political culture.
    4. separation of powers.
12. Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of feudal system?
    1. Knights
    2. Serfs
    3. Nobles
    4. Lords
13. The ratification of major executive decisions by the Legislature is in line with the application of
    1. separation of powers
    2. rule of law
    3. checks and balances
    4. fusion of powers
14. In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?
    1. Cabinet system
    2. Feudal system
    3. Fascist system
    4. Communist system
15. A constitution is the
    1. written document of traditional practices.
    2. functional aspect of government activities.
    3. supreme document of the government.
    4. fundamental laws of the land.
16. A constitution is important because it
    1. teaches moral values o f the society.
    2. prescribes rules for those who govern.
    3. serves as a source of conflict in society.
    4. describes the laws and admonishes obedience.
17. Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?
    1. Fundamental Human Rights
    2. Manifestoes of political parties
    3. Organs of government
    4. Duties and obligations of citizens
18. A rigid constitution is a feature of
    1. unitary system.
    2. monarchical system.
    3. federal system.
    4. confederal system.
19. In a parliamentary system, the executive is weak because it is
    1. accountable to parliament.
    2. responsible for its own actions.
    3. headed by a prime minister.
    4. the head of state that controls the government.
20. In a federal system of government, the powers of state governments are subordinate to
    1. the regional constitutions.
    2. the supreme body of state laws.
    3. acts of the parliament at the centre.
    4. provincial laws.
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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