WAEC Government 2011 Objective — Question 34
Question 34 of 45 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following is a function of a head of state?
- A. A. Settles cases
- B. B. Arbitrates electoral petitions
- C. C. Creates new constitutions
- D. D. Receives foreign dignitariesCorrect
Explanation
The Head of State mostly performs ceremonial and symbolic roles, such as receiving foreign dignitaries. Settlement of cases and arbitrating electoral petitions are functions performed by the judiciary.
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