Year :
2011
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 49 Questions
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| 21. |
Which of the following is true about a capitalist state? A. Private individuals control the economy B. The workers are not exploited C. Government controls the means of production D. There is no class struggle Detailed SolutionCapitalist state is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. Characteristics of capitalism include private property, capital accumulation, wage labor, voluntary exchange, a price system, and competitive markets. |
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| 22. |
The highest stage of socialism is A. oligarchy B. capitalism C. totalitarianism D. communism Detailed SolutionCommunism is a further development or "higher stage" of socialism. Communist society, which is the final aim of the struggle for emancipation of the working people in all lands, is the highest and most progressive stage of social development. Communist society passes through two phases of development |
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| 23. |
Foreign domination by a group of people for social and economic benefits is known as A. nationalism B. colonialism C. feudalism D. constitutionalism Detailed SolutionColonialism is the policy of a nation seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of opening trade opportunities. |
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| 24. |
A communist system recognizes A. class division B. the need of individual C. human capital D. division of labour Detailed Solutioncommunism is advocacy of a classless society in which private ownership has been abolished and the means of production and subsistence belong to the community |
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| 25. |
Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of a feudal system? A. Lords B. Serfs C. Knights D. Nobles Detailed SolutionSerfs is a member of the lowest feudal class, legally bound to a landed estate and required to perform labor for the lord of that estate in exchange for a personal allotment of land. |
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| 26. |
A common feature of feudalism is A. hierarchical land ownership between the lords and the serfs B. private ownership of the means of production and distribution C. separation of powers D. fusion of powers Detailed SolutionAs with slaves, serfs could be bought, sold, or traded, abused with no rights over their own bodies, and could not leave the land they were bound to. Serfs who occupied a plot of land were required to work for the lord of the manor who owned that land. In return they were entitled to protection, justice etc |
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| 27. |
An open market economy is a unique feature of A. welfarism B. socialism C. feudalism D. capitalism Detailed SolutionAn open market economy, also known as a free enterprise system or capitalism, is an economic system wherein goods and services are exchanged freely on an open market. |
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| 28. |
Which of the following political system discourages socialism? A. fascism B. feudalism C. communalism D. welfarism Detailed SolutionSocialism is a political and economic system in which most forms of economically valuable property and resources are owned or controlled by the public or the state. The term socialism also refers to any political or philosophical doctrine that advocates such a system.Fascism is a form of radical, right-wing, authoritarian ultranationalism, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy. It is characterized by extreme militant nationalism, hatred of communism and socialism, contempt for democracy, and belief in natural social hierarchy and the rule of elites |
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| 29. |
The manor is a unique feature of A. feudalism B. monarchy C. totalitarianism D. communism Detailed SolutionUnder the feudal system land was granted to people for service. It started at the top with the king granting his land to a baron for soldiers all the way down to a peasant getting land to grow crops. The center of life in the Middle Ages was the manor. The manor was run by the local lord. |
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| 30. |
The principle of rule of law was popularized by A. Gabriel Almond B. Charles Montesquieu C. Jean Bodin D. A.V.Dicey Detailed SolutionThe Rule of Law doctrine was developed by A.V. DiceyThe principle of rule of law is one whereby, all members of a society (including those in government) are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes |
| 21. |
Which of the following is true about a capitalist state? A. Private individuals control the economy B. The workers are not exploited C. Government controls the means of production D. There is no class struggle Detailed SolutionCapitalist state is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. Characteristics of capitalism include private property, capital accumulation, wage labor, voluntary exchange, a price system, and competitive markets. |
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| 22. |
The highest stage of socialism is A. oligarchy B. capitalism C. totalitarianism D. communism Detailed SolutionCommunism is a further development or "higher stage" of socialism. Communist society, which is the final aim of the struggle for emancipation of the working people in all lands, is the highest and most progressive stage of social development. Communist society passes through two phases of development |
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| 23. |
Foreign domination by a group of people for social and economic benefits is known as A. nationalism B. colonialism C. feudalism D. constitutionalism Detailed SolutionColonialism is the policy of a nation seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of opening trade opportunities. |
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| 24. |
A communist system recognizes A. class division B. the need of individual C. human capital D. division of labour Detailed Solutioncommunism is advocacy of a classless society in which private ownership has been abolished and the means of production and subsistence belong to the community |
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| 25. |
Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of a feudal system? A. Lords B. Serfs C. Knights D. Nobles Detailed SolutionSerfs is a member of the lowest feudal class, legally bound to a landed estate and required to perform labor for the lord of that estate in exchange for a personal allotment of land. |
| 26. |
A common feature of feudalism is A. hierarchical land ownership between the lords and the serfs B. private ownership of the means of production and distribution C. separation of powers D. fusion of powers Detailed SolutionAs with slaves, serfs could be bought, sold, or traded, abused with no rights over their own bodies, and could not leave the land they were bound to. Serfs who occupied a plot of land were required to work for the lord of the manor who owned that land. In return they were entitled to protection, justice etc |
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| 27. |
An open market economy is a unique feature of A. welfarism B. socialism C. feudalism D. capitalism Detailed SolutionAn open market economy, also known as a free enterprise system or capitalism, is an economic system wherein goods and services are exchanged freely on an open market. |
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| 28. |
Which of the following political system discourages socialism? A. fascism B. feudalism C. communalism D. welfarism Detailed SolutionSocialism is a political and economic system in which most forms of economically valuable property and resources are owned or controlled by the public or the state. The term socialism also refers to any political or philosophical doctrine that advocates such a system.Fascism is a form of radical, right-wing, authoritarian ultranationalism, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy. It is characterized by extreme militant nationalism, hatred of communism and socialism, contempt for democracy, and belief in natural social hierarchy and the rule of elites |
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| 29. |
The manor is a unique feature of A. feudalism B. monarchy C. totalitarianism D. communism Detailed SolutionUnder the feudal system land was granted to people for service. It started at the top with the king granting his land to a baron for soldiers all the way down to a peasant getting land to grow crops. The center of life in the Middle Ages was the manor. The manor was run by the local lord. |
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| 30. |
The principle of rule of law was popularized by A. Gabriel Almond B. Charles Montesquieu C. Jean Bodin D. A.V.Dicey Detailed SolutionThe Rule of Law doctrine was developed by A.V. DiceyThe principle of rule of law is one whereby, all members of a society (including those in government) are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes |