Year :
2001
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 52 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
The first agent of political socialization is A. school B. mass media C. community D. family |
D |
| 2. |
Baron Montesquieu was noted for the theory of A. the rule of law B. delegated legislation C. separation of powers D. equality before the law |
C |
| 3. |
Political sovereignty in the state resides with the A. executive B. people C. national assembly D. international community |
B |
| 4. |
Which of the following best describe an absolute monarchy? A. He wields the supreme power in a state B. is elected by an electoral college C. is elected by the electorate D. had fixed tenure of office |
A |
| 5. |
The modern idea of democracy includes all the following except A. unlimited freedom B. universal suffrage C. periodic elections D. equality before the law |
A |
| 6. |
Which of the following is a method of acquiring political power in a democracy? A. heredity B. election C. imposition D. selection |
B |
| 7. |
One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it A. encroaches on the functions of the judiciary B. is against the principle of separation of power C. promotes limited government D. wastes the time of the legislature |
B |
| 8. |
One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it A. encroaches on the functions of the judiciary B. is against the principle of separation of power C. promotes limited government D. wastes the time of the legislature |
B |
| 9. |
A practice by which semi autonomous units are given part of governmental powers and functions is known as A. deconcentration B. distribution C. devolution D. decongestion |
C |
| 10. |
A disadvantage of centralized administration is that A. wide powers are allocated to sub-national bodies B. the influence of the administration is easily felt by the local people C. local people are not easily exploited by the sub-national agents D. sub-national bodies are denied initiative in decision making |
D |
| 1. |
The first agent of political socialization is A. school B. mass media C. community D. family |
D |
| 2. |
Baron Montesquieu was noted for the theory of A. the rule of law B. delegated legislation C. separation of powers D. equality before the law |
C |
| 3. |
Political sovereignty in the state resides with the A. executive B. people C. national assembly D. international community |
B |
| 4. |
Which of the following best describe an absolute monarchy? A. He wields the supreme power in a state B. is elected by an electoral college C. is elected by the electorate D. had fixed tenure of office |
A |
| 5. |
The modern idea of democracy includes all the following except A. unlimited freedom B. universal suffrage C. periodic elections D. equality before the law |
A |
| 6. |
Which of the following is a method of acquiring political power in a democracy? A. heredity B. election C. imposition D. selection |
B |
| 7. |
One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it A. encroaches on the functions of the judiciary B. is against the principle of separation of power C. promotes limited government D. wastes the time of the legislature |
B |
| 8. |
One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it A. encroaches on the functions of the judiciary B. is against the principle of separation of power C. promotes limited government D. wastes the time of the legislature |
B |
| 9. |
A practice by which semi autonomous units are given part of governmental powers and functions is known as A. deconcentration B. distribution C. devolution D. decongestion |
C |
| 10. |
A disadvantage of centralized administration is that A. wide powers are allocated to sub-national bodies B. the influence of the administration is easily felt by the local people C. local people are not easily exploited by the sub-national agents D. sub-national bodies are denied initiative in decision making |
D |