All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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The study of government is important because it
The study of government is important because it enables citizens to understand the processes for managing state affairs.
A system of government where political powers are inherited is called
A monarchy is a system of government where political powers are inherited.
Democracy can be promoted through
Democracy can be promoted through accountability of government to the people.
The ability to command obedience is called
Authority is the ability to command obedience.
Legitimacy is determined mainly by
Legitimacy is determined mainly by the acceptance of the people governed.
Which of the following is a feature of democracy?
Majority rule is a feature of democracy.
Which of the following is a source of political power?
Election is a source of political power.
Laws made by non-legislative bodies are called
Laws made by non-legislative bodies are called delegated legislation.
Delegated legislation is unpopular because it
Delegated legislation is unpopular because it is not made by the legislature.
Political socialization begins from
Political socialization begins from childhood.
A.V. Dicey popularized the principle of
A.V. Dicey popularized the principle of rule of law.
Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of feudal system?
Serfs are the lowest in the hierarchy of a feudal system; the serfs, who are peasants, in exchange for use of the land given to them by the lord, pledge certain duties as a form of exchange.
The ratification of major executive decisions by the Legislature is in line with the application of
The ratification of major executive decisions by the legislature is in line with the application of checks and balances.
In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?
Rule of law is most enhanced in the cabinet system, where laws are formulated and governance is conducted with checks by the cabinet within a constitutional system.
A constitution is the A. written document of traditional practices
A constitution is the fundamental laws of the land.
A constitution is important because it
A constitution is important because it prescribes rules for those who govern.
Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?
Manifestoes of political parties cannot be found in a constitution.
A rigid constitution is a feature of A. unitary system
A rigid constitution is a feature of the federal system.
In a parliamentary system, the executive is weak because it is A. accountable to parliament
In a parliamentary system, the executive is weak because it is accountable to parliament.
In a federal system of government, the powers of state governments are
In a federal system of government, the powers of state governments are subordinate to the regional constitutions.
An advantage of a confederation over a federation is that the component units
An advantage of a confederation over a federation is that the component units have a right to secede.
Confederalism was once practiced in
Confederalism was once practiced in Senegal and The Gambia.
Which of the following acts as a check on the Executive in the control of the finances of a State?
The legislature acts as a check on the executive in the control of the finances of a state, through its power to approve budgets and appropriations.
In a legislature, carpet-crossing means
Cross-carpeting is a term used in the legislature to mean the switching of allegiance by members present in the parliament to another party. In other words, the act of decamping to another party by members of the legislature is called cross-carpeting.
The responsibility of the judiciary is to
One of the functions of the judiciary is the adjudication of disputes or cases between or among individuals.
One of the limitations on freedom of speech is
The laws on libel states that a person will be punished for writing something bad or false about a person. This limits the freedom of speech.
A citizen's duties do not include
Giving alms to the poor is not a duty of a citizen. Other options listed in the question are duties and obligations that a citizen owns the state.
One-party system leads to
A one-party system can lead to dictatorship because of the absence of other political parties to challenge the only party, encourages decision making to be concentrated in the top hierarchy of the party. This is undemocratic and has the tendency to lead to dictatorship.
A democratic state is characterised by a multi-party system because it
A democratic state is characterised by a multi-party system because it allows for the formation of many political parties to compete for elections.
A coalition government is a form of government formed by
A coalition government is a form of government formed by two or more political parties in a parliamentary system of government as a result of the inability of any of the parties to secure a majority of seats in the parliament.
With Universal adult Suffrage, all qualified adults have the right to vote and be voted for. It is largely associated with democratic government because
Universal Adult Suffrage is associated with a democratic government because it does not discriminate against people as all the qualified adults are allowed to vote and be voted for.
Political equality is the notion that
Political equality is the notion that everyone within a state is equal politically. That is, everyone has equal right to vote and stand for election. Restricted franchise violates the idea of political equality because it does not extend the rights to vote and be voted for to all citizens.
A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System of voting is that it
The secret ballot system of voting ensures the anonymity of the voter because it protects their identity as well as how they cast their ballot.
The 'first-past-the-post' system of voting is also called A. second ballot system
The first-past-the-post system of voting is also called simple majority system. It is a form of electoral system in which a candidate with the highest number of votes cast is declared the winner.
Proportional representation is more appropriate in a A. multi-party system
Proportional representation is more appropriate in a multi-party system because it favours the allocation of seats in the parliament to political parties on the basis of their electoral strength.
Which of the following can aid in the formation of public opinion?
The existence of a free press can aid the formation of public opinion.
The civil service is an institution for
The Civil service is a body within the executive arm of government that is responsible for the formulation and execution of government policies.
The recruitment of personnel into the civil service by the public/civil service commission prevents
Political patronage means the act of rewarding members of political parties with employment in the public service. The recruitment of personnel into the civil service by the civil service commission is done to prevent political patronage and promote merit system in the recruitment of civil servants.
Which of the following manages a public corporation?
The Board of Directors manages a public corporation.
Local governments are essential because they
Local governments are important because they help to bring government closer to the people at the grassroots. In this way, local government provides the people at the local level the opportunity to be trained in the art of governance.
Which of the following delayed nationalist movements in French West Africa?
The policy of assimilation delayed nationalist movements in French West Africa because it did not allow for the formation of political parties as well as the establishment of local assemblies in the colonies.
The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was founded in
The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) founded in Ghana by Casely Hayford.
The West African Students Union (WASU) was formed by
The West African Student Union (WASU) was established in 1925, London, by Chief Ladipo Solanke.
Military governments usually rule through
Military governments usually rule through decrees, which are laws made by military government.
A military coup d'etat is followed by
After a successful overthrow of a democratic government by the military, the next step is the suspension of the constitution.
Which of the following factors influences a country's foreign policy?
Overall national interest of a country, defined in terms of the domestic goals of the country, determines how a country relates with the outside world.
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was set up in
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was set up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the A. Prime Minister
The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the British Monarch.
Which of the following organs of the United Nations Organizations has out lived its usefulness because all the colonies it was set up to administer are now independent states?
The Trusteeship Council was set up to administer the former colonies of Germany has outlived its usefulness because all the colonies it was set up to administer are now independent states.
Which of the following is not an organ of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)?
'Tribunal of the Community' is not an organ of the OAU. The OAU's organs included the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Council of Ministers, and the Secretariat, among others.
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