Year :
2017
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
31 - 40 of 50 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 31. |
A system of government which is based on public ownership of means of production and distribution is called A. socialism B. capitalism C. feudalism D. oligarchy |
A |
| 32. |
In the pre-colonial era, the breaking of an oath by a chief could _________ A. lead to a war with his neighbours B. lead to ritual cleansing C. make his state come under a curse D. lead to his despoilment |
D |
| 33. |
Which of the following is not a feature of a state? A. sovereignty B. Government C. Mass Media D. Territory |
C |
| 34. |
One feature of pre-independence constitutions in West Africa is the A. judicial and executive councils B. executive and legislative councils C. judicial and legislative councils D. consultative and judicial councils |
B |
| 35. |
The guiding principle of communism is from each according to his/her A. ability and to each according to his/her need' B. qualification and to each according to his/her need' C. race and to each according to his/her ability' D. age and to each according to his/ her status |
A |
| 36. |
The political party whose membership comprises people of high social status is called A. religious party B. broker party C. elite party D. mass party |
C |
| 37. |
For democracy to be sustained in a country it needs a A. rich political leader B. well - informed electorate C. partial electoral commission D. large police force |
B |
| 38. |
The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called A. simple majority system B. referendum C. second ballot system D. absolute majority system |
D |
| 39. |
Colonial administration in West Africa was-a result of A. a need for a new environment B. the desire to underdevelop West Africa C. a need for raw materials and markets D. the urge to introduce western education Detailed SolutionThe purpose of colonization was to serve as a source of inexpensive labor and natural resources. Most colonists had faced difficult lives in Britain, Ireland, Scotland, or Germany. They came to the Africa to escape poverty, warfare, political turmoil, famine and disease. They believed colonial life offered new opportunities. |
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| 40. |
The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for A. democratization of local governments B. initiating colonial policies C. fighting for the interest of the people D. working with traditional rulers Detailed SolutionHe was responsible for the administration of the colonies. One of the functions of the Secretary of State was to advise the British Crown on persons who could be appointed as Governors for the British colonies. |
| 31. |
A system of government which is based on public ownership of means of production and distribution is called A. socialism B. capitalism C. feudalism D. oligarchy |
A |
| 32. |
In the pre-colonial era, the breaking of an oath by a chief could _________ A. lead to a war with his neighbours B. lead to ritual cleansing C. make his state come under a curse D. lead to his despoilment |
D |
| 33. |
Which of the following is not a feature of a state? A. sovereignty B. Government C. Mass Media D. Territory |
C |
| 34. |
One feature of pre-independence constitutions in West Africa is the A. judicial and executive councils B. executive and legislative councils C. judicial and legislative councils D. consultative and judicial councils |
B |
| 35. |
The guiding principle of communism is from each according to his/her A. ability and to each according to his/her need' B. qualification and to each according to his/her need' C. race and to each according to his/her ability' D. age and to each according to his/ her status |
A |
| 36. |
The political party whose membership comprises people of high social status is called A. religious party B. broker party C. elite party D. mass party |
C |
| 37. |
For democracy to be sustained in a country it needs a A. rich political leader B. well - informed electorate C. partial electoral commission D. large police force |
B |
| 38. |
The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called A. simple majority system B. referendum C. second ballot system D. absolute majority system |
D |
| 39. |
Colonial administration in West Africa was-a result of A. a need for a new environment B. the desire to underdevelop West Africa C. a need for raw materials and markets D. the urge to introduce western education Detailed SolutionThe purpose of colonization was to serve as a source of inexpensive labor and natural resources. Most colonists had faced difficult lives in Britain, Ireland, Scotland, or Germany. They came to the Africa to escape poverty, warfare, political turmoil, famine and disease. They believed colonial life offered new opportunities. |
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| 40. |
The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for A. democratization of local governments B. initiating colonial policies C. fighting for the interest of the people D. working with traditional rulers Detailed SolutionHe was responsible for the administration of the colonies. One of the functions of the Secretary of State was to advise the British Crown on persons who could be appointed as Governors for the British colonies. |