Government, 2009, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2009

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
11.	Which of the following is a limitation to the doctrine of rule of law? A. Diplomatic immunity B. Private ownership of property C. Rights of enlightened citizens D. Political authority of the executive Show Content Detailed Solution The term "diplomatic immunity" refers to a principle of international law that limits the degree to which foreign government and international organization officials and employees are subject to the authority of police officers and judges in their country of assignment. It is a major limitation to the principle of rule of law	A
12.	Which of the following principles is emphasized among the three organs of government in a presidential system ? A. separation of powers B. Centralization C. Delegted legislation D. Political participation Show Content Detailed Solution Separation of powers refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances. It is prevalent in a presidential system of government to ensure one organ of government doesn't poach on the other while they all act as agents of checks and balances	A
13.	The principle of checks and balances is aimed at A. allowing for a fusion of powers among the organs of government B. preventing any organ of government from performing its duties C. allowing for total independence of the three organs of government D. preventing any organ of government from becoming too powerful Show Content Detailed Solution With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them.	D
14.	A true representative government is one that A. resists freedom of movement B. recongnizes unlimited franchise C. observes customs and traditions D. allows devolution of governmental powers Show Content Detailed Solution Representative-government; An electoral system where citizens vote to elect people to represent their interests and concerns. Those elected meet to debate and make laws on behalf of the whole community or society, instead of the people voting directly on laws and other debates.	D
15.	Which of the following is not a main source of a constitution? A. Judicial precedents B. Legislative decisions C. Previous constitutions D. Public deliberations Show Content Detailed Solution Following are some of the sources peculiar with Nigerian constitution. - Acts of Parliament - military decrees and the executive order. - Qur'an, as in sharia law which is obtainable in most part of the northern Nigeria. - Judicial precedents and landmark judgement.	D
16.	A constitution whose procedure for amendment is the same as that of making an ordinary law is referred to as A. a unitary constitution B. an unwritten constitution C. a flexible constitution D. a confederal constitution Show Content Detailed Solution A flexible constitution is one that is readily changeable, where amendments might be as easy as passing a normal piece of legislation.	C
17.	A system of government in which the head of state is elected for a fixed term of office is known as A. republican B. monarchical C. confederal D. federal Show Content Detailed Solution A federal system of government is one that divides the powers of government between the national (federal) government and state and local governments. It is usually headed by a president elected for a number of years	D
18.	A governmental system where the head of state is distinct from the head of government is called A. presidential B. unitary C. parliamentary D. republican Show Content Detailed Solution A parliamentary system of government means that the executive branch of government has the direct or indirect support of the parliament. The head of government and the head of state are usually two different people. The head of state is the prime minister appointed by the parliament while the head of government is a ceremonial head In a parliamentary system, all decisions of governance are managed by a legislative body	C
19.	The type of government that is headed by a king or queen is called A. monarchical B. federal C. presidential D. republican Show Content Detailed Solution A monarchy is a country that is ruled by a monarch, and monarchy is this system or form of government. A monarch, such as a king or queen, rules a kingdom or empire.	A
20.	The principle which requires members of the executive to resign when a governmental proposal is defeated in the parliament is known as A. delegated legislation B. individual responsibility C. devolutionary powers D. collective responsibility Show Content Detailed Solution collective responsibility; means decisions made by the Cabinet are binding on all members of the Government. This means that if a minister disagrees with a government policy, he or she must still publicly support it. A minister is able to express their views and disagree privately, but once a decision has been made by the Cabinet, it is binding on all members of the Government. A minister who cannot abide by collective responsibility is expected to resign	D

11.	Which of the following is a limitation to the doctrine of rule of law? A. Diplomatic immunity B. Private ownership of property C. Rights of enlightened citizens D. Political authority of the executive Show Content Detailed Solution The term "diplomatic immunity" refers to a principle of international law that limits the degree to which foreign government and international organization officials and employees are subject to the authority of police officers and judges in their country of assignment. It is a major limitation to the principle of rule of law	A
12.	Which of the following principles is emphasized among the three organs of government in a presidential system ? A. separation of powers B. Centralization C. Delegted legislation D. Political participation Show Content Detailed Solution Separation of powers refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances. It is prevalent in a presidential system of government to ensure one organ of government doesn't poach on the other while they all act as agents of checks and balances	A
13.	The principle of checks and balances is aimed at A. allowing for a fusion of powers among the organs of government B. preventing any organ of government from performing its duties C. allowing for total independence of the three organs of government D. preventing any organ of government from becoming too powerful Show Content Detailed Solution With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them.	D
14.	A true representative government is one that A. resists freedom of movement B. recongnizes unlimited franchise C. observes customs and traditions D. allows devolution of governmental powers Show Content Detailed Solution Representative-government; An electoral system where citizens vote to elect people to represent their interests and concerns. Those elected meet to debate and make laws on behalf of the whole community or society, instead of the people voting directly on laws and other debates.	D
15.	Which of the following is not a main source of a constitution? A. Judicial precedents B. Legislative decisions C. Previous constitutions D. Public deliberations Show Content Detailed Solution Following are some of the sources peculiar with Nigerian constitution. - Acts of Parliament - military decrees and the executive order. - Qur'an, as in sharia law which is obtainable in most part of the northern Nigeria. - Judicial precedents and landmark judgement.	D

16.	A constitution whose procedure for amendment is the same as that of making an ordinary law is referred to as A. a unitary constitution B. an unwritten constitution C. a flexible constitution D. a confederal constitution Show Content Detailed Solution A flexible constitution is one that is readily changeable, where amendments might be as easy as passing a normal piece of legislation.	C
17.	A system of government in which the head of state is elected for a fixed term of office is known as A. republican B. monarchical C. confederal D. federal Show Content Detailed Solution A federal system of government is one that divides the powers of government between the national (federal) government and state and local governments. It is usually headed by a president elected for a number of years	D
18.	A governmental system where the head of state is distinct from the head of government is called A. presidential B. unitary C. parliamentary D. republican Show Content Detailed Solution A parliamentary system of government means that the executive branch of government has the direct or indirect support of the parliament. The head of government and the head of state are usually two different people. The head of state is the prime minister appointed by the parliament while the head of government is a ceremonial head In a parliamentary system, all decisions of governance are managed by a legislative body	C
19.	The type of government that is headed by a king or queen is called A. monarchical B. federal C. presidential D. republican Show Content Detailed Solution A monarchy is a country that is ruled by a monarch, and monarchy is this system or form of government. A monarch, such as a king or queen, rules a kingdom or empire.	A
20.	The principle which requires members of the executive to resign when a governmental proposal is defeated in the parliament is known as A. delegated legislation B. individual responsibility C. devolutionary powers D. collective responsibility Show Content Detailed Solution collective responsibility; means decisions made by the Cabinet are binding on all members of the Government. This means that if a minister disagrees with a government policy, he or she must still publicly support it. A minister is able to express their views and disagree privately, but once a decision has been made by the Cabinet, it is binding on all members of the Government. A minister who cannot abide by collective responsibility is expected to resign	D