Year :
1991
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
51 - 59 of 59 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 51. |
The term government refers to all the following except A. An academic field of study B. a process or art of governing C. a process of making and enforcing laws in a state D. an institution of the state for achieving the will of the state E. an institution made up of persons with common interest |
E |
| 52. |
The political arrangement which emphasizes community feeling and togetherness is called A. Socialism B. communalism C. constitutionalism D. communism E. nationalism |
B |
| 53. |
Who among the following was not a founding father of the Nigerian Youth Movement? A. Vaughan B. Samuel Akinsanya C. Nnamdi Azikiwe D. Ernest Ikoli E. H.O Davies Detailed SolutionThe Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) was Nigeria's first genuine nationalist organization, founded in Lagos in 1933 with Professor Eyo Ita as the founding father and many others including Samuel Akisanya. Ernest Ikoli, the first editor of the Daily Times of Nigeria, which was launched in June 1926, was another founding member. The president was Dr Kofo Abayomi. Ernest Ikoli was vice president and H.O. Davies was the secretary. It was the first multi-ethnic organization in Nigeria and its programme was to foster political advancement of the country and enhance the socio-economic status of the Nigerian citizens. Adeyemo Alakija later became President of the NYM.The movement acquired national outlook and became a strong n |
|
| 54. |
The lack of interest in the politics by many citizens in the country is referred to as A. Mass apathy B. political unrest C. disenfranchisement D. civil disobedience E. mass protest |
A |
| 55. |
When a pressure group is made up of people of the same profession, it is called A. A promotional group B. an occupational group C. an interest group D. a religious group E. an associational group |
B |
| 56. |
Which of the following does not affect delimitation of constituencies? A. Population density B. Geographical expanse C. Accessibility D. Availability of officials E. Gerrymandering |
D |
| 57. |
Which of the following best describes public opinion? A. Opinion of the elites B. Opinion of the ruling party C. Political views of important groups D. important political views of large segment of the population E. important political views of members of the opposition party |
D |
| 58. |
The Public Complaints Commission helps to promote all the following except A. Democracy B. the rule of law C. military dictatorship D. justice E. fundamental human rights |
C |
| 59. |
A quesi-federal constitution will produce A. A strong central government B. strong component government C. a strong unitary government D. a strong confederal government E. strong local government |
A |
| 51. |
The term government refers to all the following except A. An academic field of study B. a process or art of governing C. a process of making and enforcing laws in a state D. an institution of the state for achieving the will of the state E. an institution made up of persons with common interest |
E |
| 52. |
The political arrangement which emphasizes community feeling and togetherness is called A. Socialism B. communalism C. constitutionalism D. communism E. nationalism |
B |
| 53. |
Who among the following was not a founding father of the Nigerian Youth Movement? A. Vaughan B. Samuel Akinsanya C. Nnamdi Azikiwe D. Ernest Ikoli E. H.O Davies Detailed SolutionThe Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) was Nigeria's first genuine nationalist organization, founded in Lagos in 1933 with Professor Eyo Ita as the founding father and many others including Samuel Akisanya. Ernest Ikoli, the first editor of the Daily Times of Nigeria, which was launched in June 1926, was another founding member. The president was Dr Kofo Abayomi. Ernest Ikoli was vice president and H.O. Davies was the secretary. It was the first multi-ethnic organization in Nigeria and its programme was to foster political advancement of the country and enhance the socio-economic status of the Nigerian citizens. Adeyemo Alakija later became President of the NYM.The movement acquired national outlook and became a strong n |
|
| 54. |
The lack of interest in the politics by many citizens in the country is referred to as A. Mass apathy B. political unrest C. disenfranchisement D. civil disobedience E. mass protest |
A |
| 55. |
When a pressure group is made up of people of the same profession, it is called A. A promotional group B. an occupational group C. an interest group D. a religious group E. an associational group |
B |
| 56. |
Which of the following does not affect delimitation of constituencies? A. Population density B. Geographical expanse C. Accessibility D. Availability of officials E. Gerrymandering |
D |
| 57. |
Which of the following best describes public opinion? A. Opinion of the elites B. Opinion of the ruling party C. Political views of important groups D. important political views of large segment of the population E. important political views of members of the opposition party |
D |
| 58. |
The Public Complaints Commission helps to promote all the following except A. Democracy B. the rule of law C. military dictatorship D. justice E. fundamental human rights |
C |
| 59. |
A quesi-federal constitution will produce A. A strong central government B. strong component government C. a strong unitary government D. a strong confederal government E. strong local government |
A |