Government, 2017, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2017

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
11.	A constitution is considered to be flexible if it _______? A. can be amended by a simple majority B. can be altered through special procedure C. requires two third majority D. is difficult to amend Show Content Detailed Solution flexible constitution: a constitution that may be amended by the ordinary process of legislation and is therefore relatively easy to amend.	A
12.	The principle of checks and balances is important because it A. prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial B. frees other organs from judicial control C. makes the organs confront themselves D. makes the government to perform it civic responsibilities Show Content Detailed Solution The system of checks and balances is an important part of the Constitution. With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them.	A
13.	Which of the following is a fundamental right? Right to A. life B. education C. criticize government D. public office Show Content Detailed Solution The right to life is a moral principle based on the belief that a human being has the right to live and, in particular, should not be killed by another entity including government.	A
14.	Government maintains law and order through the following except ________? A. police B. immigration C. the legislature D. prison service	C
15.	A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of ______? A. national peace and stability B. the rule of law C. international laws and conventions D. democratic values of the executive Show Content Detailed Solution Rule of law is the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced. A corrupt judicial system will undermine the principle of rule of law and act superior	B
16.	Which of the following statements about public corporation is not true? A. It is managed by a board of directors B. It is established by an act of parliament C. A huge capital is needed for its establishment D. It is financed mainly by private individuals Show Content Detailed Solution Government Owned and financed. Government Controlled and Managed. Separate Legal Entity. Perpetual Succession. Autonomy. Service Motive. Public Accountability. Business Motive.	D
17.	Acceptability of the government in power by the governed is known as A. legitimacy B. sovereignty C. democracy D. authority Show Content Detailed Solution Legitimacy is the right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a régime.	A
18.	Which of the following countries practiced totalitarianism? A. Germany, Russia and Japan B. Italy, Russia and Germany C. Italy, Germany and Japan D. Russia, Italy and England	B
19.	A function of government is _________ A. controlling electoral commission B. organizing pressure groups C. making of laws D. forming political parties Show Content Detailed Solution Major functions of modern government include (1) foreign diplomacy (2) making laws (3) maintenance of domestic order (4) administration of justice (5) protection of civil liberties (6) provision for and regulation of the conduct of periodic elections (7) provision for public goods and services (8) military defense	C
20.	The excessive power of the traditional rulers in the pre-colonial era could checked by ________ A. the hunters B. the priests C. children of the chiefs D. the farmers	B

11.	A constitution is considered to be flexible if it _______? A. can be amended by a simple majority B. can be altered through special procedure C. requires two third majority D. is difficult to amend Show Content Detailed Solution flexible constitution: a constitution that may be amended by the ordinary process of legislation and is therefore relatively easy to amend.	A
12.	The principle of checks and balances is important because it A. prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial B. frees other organs from judicial control C. makes the organs confront themselves D. makes the government to perform it civic responsibilities Show Content Detailed Solution The system of checks and balances is an important part of the Constitution. With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them.	A
13.	Which of the following is a fundamental right? Right to A. life B. education C. criticize government D. public office Show Content Detailed Solution The right to life is a moral principle based on the belief that a human being has the right to live and, in particular, should not be killed by another entity including government.	A
14.	Government maintains law and order through the following except ________? A. police B. immigration C. the legislature D. prison service	C
15.	A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of ______? A. national peace and stability B. the rule of law C. international laws and conventions D. democratic values of the executive Show Content Detailed Solution Rule of law is the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced. A corrupt judicial system will undermine the principle of rule of law and act superior	B

16.	Which of the following statements about public corporation is not true? A. It is managed by a board of directors B. It is established by an act of parliament C. A huge capital is needed for its establishment D. It is financed mainly by private individuals Show Content Detailed Solution Government Owned and financed. Government Controlled and Managed. Separate Legal Entity. Perpetual Succession. Autonomy. Service Motive. Public Accountability. Business Motive.	D
17.	Acceptability of the government in power by the governed is known as A. legitimacy B. sovereignty C. democracy D. authority Show Content Detailed Solution Legitimacy is the right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a régime.	A
18.	Which of the following countries practiced totalitarianism? A. Germany, Russia and Japan B. Italy, Russia and Germany C. Italy, Germany and Japan D. Russia, Italy and England	B
19.	A function of government is _________ A. controlling electoral commission B. organizing pressure groups C. making of laws D. forming political parties Show Content Detailed Solution Major functions of modern government include (1) foreign diplomacy (2) making laws (3) maintenance of domestic order (4) administration of justice (5) protection of civil liberties (6) provision for and regulation of the conduct of periodic elections (7) provision for public goods and services (8) military defense	C
20.	The excessive power of the traditional rulers in the pre-colonial era could checked by ________ A. the hunters B. the priests C. children of the chiefs D. the farmers	B