Government, 2011, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2011

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
31.	The body charged with the responsibility of preparing a new constitution in a country is the A. electoral commission B. constitutuent assembly C. judicial service commission D. eletoral college Show Content Detailed Solution A constituent assembly or constitutional assembly is a body or assembly of popularly elected representatives composed for the purpose of drafting or adopting a constitutional-type document. The constituent assembly is a subset of a constitutional convention elected entirely by popular vote; that is, all constituent assemblies are constitutional conventions, but a constitutional convention is not necessarily a constituent assembly. As the fundamental document constituting a state, a constitution cannot normally be modified or amended by the state's normal legislative procedures; instead a constitutional convention or a constituent assembly, the rules for which are normally laid down in the constitution, must be set up. A constituent	B
32.	The institution connected with law adjudication is the A. judiciary B. police C. government D. executive Show Content Detailed Solution The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary can also be thought of as the mechanism for the resolution of disputes. Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the judiciary generally does not make statutory law or enforce law, but rather interprets law and applies it to the facts of each case.	A
33.	Which of the following is not a characteristic of confederation? A. The right to secede is allowed B. Sovereignty resides in the centre C. The centre and units agree before taking decisions D. Autonomus units are more powerful than the centre Show Content Detailed Solution Usually created by a treaty, confederations of states tend to be established for dealing with critical issues, such as defense, foreign relations, internal trade or currency, with the general government being required to provide support for all its members.	B
34.	Which of the following is a function of a head of state? A. Settles cases B. Arbitrates electoral petitions C. Creates new constitutions D. Receives foreign dignitaries Show Content Detailed Solution Depending on the country's form of government and separation of powers, the head of state may be a ceremonial figurehead or concurrently the head of government. In the parliamentary system the head of state is the de jure leader of the nation, because the leader de facto is the prime minister (the head of government).	D
35.	Citizenship can be changed through A. proclamation B. residence C. renunciation D. announcement Show Content Detailed Solution Renunciation is the voluntary act of giving up one's citizenship or nationality for another. It is the opposite of naturalization–whereby a person voluntarily acquires a citizenship, and is distinct from denaturalization–where the loss of citizenship is forced by a state.	C
36.	On which of the following platforms do political parties mainly present their manifestoes to the electorate? A. Campaigns and rallies B. The state controlled mass media C. Public lectures D. Inter-party debates Show Content Detailed Solution Manifesto is a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate usually presented during political campaigns and rallies	A
37.	In a two-party system, only two political parties A. exist in the country B. dominate the political scene C. register their members D. undertake political education Show Content Detailed Solution A two-party system is a party system where two major political parties dominate the political landscape. At any point in time, one of the two parties typically holds a majority in the legislature and is usually referred to as the majority or governing party while the other is the minority or opposition party.	B
38.	Which of the following is not a form of proportional representation? A. Alternative vote B. Second ballot C. List system D. Plurality system Show Content Detailed Solution Proportional representation is a system used to elect a country's government. If no party wins over 50% of the vote, then a coalition government usually has to be formed, where a government is formed from two or more different political parties, who together have over 50% of the seats in parliament.	D
39.	The efficiency of public corporations can be enhanced through A. increased production of goods B. appointment of staff based on patronage C. frequent redeployment of staff D. less government interference Show Content Detailed Solution It is important to be able to say whether or not an enterprise in the public sector is efficient and to measure this aspect of its performance. One way to ensure efficiency is avoiding unnecessary interference from government.	D
40.	A chief could be deposed in the pre-colonial era if he A. violated the written constitution B. persistently neglected the advice of his elders C. refused to collect taxes for the British Governor D. married too many wives Show Content Detailed Solution One way a chief could be stripped of his title is when he is found to act on his own with no regards to the advice of the elders concerning issues	B

31.	The body charged with the responsibility of preparing a new constitution in a country is the A. electoral commission B. constitutuent assembly C. judicial service commission D. eletoral college Show Content Detailed Solution A constituent assembly or constitutional assembly is a body or assembly of popularly elected representatives composed for the purpose of drafting or adopting a constitutional-type document. The constituent assembly is a subset of a constitutional convention elected entirely by popular vote; that is, all constituent assemblies are constitutional conventions, but a constitutional convention is not necessarily a constituent assembly. As the fundamental document constituting a state, a constitution cannot normally be modified or amended by the state's normal legislative procedures; instead a constitutional convention or a constituent assembly, the rules for which are normally laid down in the constitution, must be set up. A constituent	B
32.	The institution connected with law adjudication is the A. judiciary B. police C. government D. executive Show Content Detailed Solution The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary can also be thought of as the mechanism for the resolution of disputes. Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the judiciary generally does not make statutory law or enforce law, but rather interprets law and applies it to the facts of each case.	A
33.	Which of the following is not a characteristic of confederation? A. The right to secede is allowed B. Sovereignty resides in the centre C. The centre and units agree before taking decisions D. Autonomus units are more powerful than the centre Show Content Detailed Solution Usually created by a treaty, confederations of states tend to be established for dealing with critical issues, such as defense, foreign relations, internal trade or currency, with the general government being required to provide support for all its members.	B
34.	Which of the following is a function of a head of state? A. Settles cases B. Arbitrates electoral petitions C. Creates new constitutions D. Receives foreign dignitaries Show Content Detailed Solution Depending on the country's form of government and separation of powers, the head of state may be a ceremonial figurehead or concurrently the head of government. In the parliamentary system the head of state is the de jure leader of the nation, because the leader de facto is the prime minister (the head of government).	D
35.	Citizenship can be changed through A. proclamation B. residence C. renunciation D. announcement Show Content Detailed Solution Renunciation is the voluntary act of giving up one's citizenship or nationality for another. It is the opposite of naturalization–whereby a person voluntarily acquires a citizenship, and is distinct from denaturalization–where the loss of citizenship is forced by a state.	C

36.	On which of the following platforms do political parties mainly present their manifestoes to the electorate? A. Campaigns and rallies B. The state controlled mass media C. Public lectures D. Inter-party debates Show Content Detailed Solution Manifesto is a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate usually presented during political campaigns and rallies	A
37.	In a two-party system, only two political parties A. exist in the country B. dominate the political scene C. register their members D. undertake political education Show Content Detailed Solution A two-party system is a party system where two major political parties dominate the political landscape. At any point in time, one of the two parties typically holds a majority in the legislature and is usually referred to as the majority or governing party while the other is the minority or opposition party.	B
38.	Which of the following is not a form of proportional representation? A. Alternative vote B. Second ballot C. List system D. Plurality system Show Content Detailed Solution Proportional representation is a system used to elect a country's government. If no party wins over 50% of the vote, then a coalition government usually has to be formed, where a government is formed from two or more different political parties, who together have over 50% of the seats in parliament.	D
39.	The efficiency of public corporations can be enhanced through A. increased production of goods B. appointment of staff based on patronage C. frequent redeployment of staff D. less government interference Show Content Detailed Solution It is important to be able to say whether or not an enterprise in the public sector is efficient and to measure this aspect of its performance. One way to ensure efficiency is avoiding unnecessary interference from government.	D
40.	A chief could be deposed in the pre-colonial era if he A. violated the written constitution B. persistently neglected the advice of his elders C. refused to collect taxes for the British Governor D. married too many wives Show Content Detailed Solution One way a chief could be stripped of his title is when he is found to act on his own with no regards to the advice of the elders concerning issues	B