Government, 2012, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2012

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
31.	A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System of voting is that A. it is faster than other systems B. it ensures the anonymity of the voter C. it extends the franchise to all adults D. nobody can be prevented from voting Show Content Detailed Solution The secret ballot, is a voting method in which a voter's choices in an election or a referendum are anonymous, forestalling attempts to influence the voter by intimidation, blackmailing, and potential vote buying. The system is one means of achieving the goal of political privacy.	B
32.	The 'first-past-the-post system of voting is also called A. second ballot system B. proportional representation C. simple majority system D. alternative vote system Show Content Detailed Solution A first-past-the-post (FPTP and sometimes abbreviated to FPP) electoral system is one in which voters indicate on a ballot the candidate of their choice, and the candidate who receives the most votes wins. This is sometimes described as winner takes all. First-past-the-post voting is a plurality voting method. FPTP is a common, but not universal, feature of electoral systems with single-member electoral divisions, and is practiced in close to one third of countries. Notable examples include Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as most of their current or former colonies and protectorates. Simple majority may refer to: Majority, a voting requirement of more than half of all ballots cast.	C
33.	Restricted franchise violates the idea of A. political equality B. political culture C. public accountability D. political socialization Show Content Detailed Solution political equality refers to the equality of each citizen's individual rights and liberty.	A
34.	Which of the following can aid in the formation of public opinion? A. Order-in-council B. free press C. Existence of one party system D. Existence of pree censorship Show Content Detailed Solution free press is critical to sustaining the rule of law. Along with free speech, a free press is indispensable for people to be informed and to participate in a democracy. On these points, lawyers and journalists are united.	B
35.	The civil service is an institution for A. carrying out private organization goals B. effecting civil society policies C. formulating and executing public policies D. intiating bureaucratic private agenda Show Content Detailed Solution The civil service is independent of government and is also composed mainly of career bureaucrats hired on professional merit rather than appointed or elected, whose institutional tenure typically survives transitions of political leadership. A civil servant or public servant is a person employed in the public sector on behalf of a government department or agency. A civil servant or public servant's first priority is to represent the interests of citizens.	C
36.	The recruitment of personnel into civil service by the public/civil service commission prevents A. political patronage B. bribery and corruption C. overstaffing D. bureaucracy Show Content Detailed Solution Political patronage is often defined as public office awarded in payment for political support.	A
37.	Which of following manages a public corporation? A. Chambers of Commerce B. Board of Directors C. An Accountant-General D. An Auditor-General Show Content Detailed Solution A board of directors is a group of people who jointly supervise the activities of an organization, which can be either a for-profit business, nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Such a board's powers, duties, and responsibilities are determined by government regulations (including the jurisdiction's corporations law) and the organization's own constitution and bylaws. These authorities may specify the number of members of the board, how they are to be chosen, and how often they are to meet.	B
38.	Local governments are essential because they A. encourage division in a country B. implement government policies at national levels C. make laws for a nation D. train local people in the art of governing Show Content Detailed Solution 1. Local Government is important for National Development for many reasons 2. Local Government helps in avoiding local oppositions to Plan 3.Local Government contributes to the Political Stability 4. Local Government provides a sense of participation on the part of people	D
39.	Which of the following delayed nationalist movements in French West Africa? A. Presence of educated elite B. The policy of Assimilation C. The use of local chiefs D. Granting of freedom to Africans Show Content Detailed Solution The policy of assimilation was the official colonial policy of the French administration in West Africa. The system involved the imposition of French culture on the West African culture. It was meant to substitute the culture, language, religion, law, mode of dressing, etc. It delayed the rise of natiolaist movement	B
40.	The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was founded in A. Sierra Leone B. Liberia C. Ghana D. Nigeria Show Content Detailed Solution The National Congress of British West Africa ( NCBWA ), founded in 1917, was one of the earliest nationalist organizations in West Africa, and one of the earliest formal organizations working toward African emancipation. It was largely composed of an educated elite in the Gold Coast , who felt under threat from the incorporation of 'traditional authorities' in the colonial system.	C

31.	A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System of voting is that A. it is faster than other systems B. it ensures the anonymity of the voter C. it extends the franchise to all adults D. nobody can be prevented from voting Show Content Detailed Solution The secret ballot, is a voting method in which a voter's choices in an election or a referendum are anonymous, forestalling attempts to influence the voter by intimidation, blackmailing, and potential vote buying. The system is one means of achieving the goal of political privacy.	B
32.	The 'first-past-the-post system of voting is also called A. second ballot system B. proportional representation C. simple majority system D. alternative vote system Show Content Detailed Solution A first-past-the-post (FPTP and sometimes abbreviated to FPP) electoral system is one in which voters indicate on a ballot the candidate of their choice, and the candidate who receives the most votes wins. This is sometimes described as winner takes all. First-past-the-post voting is a plurality voting method. FPTP is a common, but not universal, feature of electoral systems with single-member electoral divisions, and is practiced in close to one third of countries. Notable examples include Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as most of their current or former colonies and protectorates. Simple majority may refer to: Majority, a voting requirement of more than half of all ballots cast.	C
33.	Restricted franchise violates the idea of A. political equality B. political culture C. public accountability D. political socialization Show Content Detailed Solution political equality refers to the equality of each citizen's individual rights and liberty.	A
34.	Which of the following can aid in the formation of public opinion? A. Order-in-council B. free press C. Existence of one party system D. Existence of pree censorship Show Content Detailed Solution free press is critical to sustaining the rule of law. Along with free speech, a free press is indispensable for people to be informed and to participate in a democracy. On these points, lawyers and journalists are united.	B
35.	The civil service is an institution for A. carrying out private organization goals B. effecting civil society policies C. formulating and executing public policies D. intiating bureaucratic private agenda Show Content Detailed Solution The civil service is independent of government and is also composed mainly of career bureaucrats hired on professional merit rather than appointed or elected, whose institutional tenure typically survives transitions of political leadership. A civil servant or public servant is a person employed in the public sector on behalf of a government department or agency. A civil servant or public servant's first priority is to represent the interests of citizens.	C

36.	The recruitment of personnel into civil service by the public/civil service commission prevents A. political patronage B. bribery and corruption C. overstaffing D. bureaucracy Show Content Detailed Solution Political patronage is often defined as public office awarded in payment for political support.	A
37.	Which of following manages a public corporation? A. Chambers of Commerce B. Board of Directors C. An Accountant-General D. An Auditor-General Show Content Detailed Solution A board of directors is a group of people who jointly supervise the activities of an organization, which can be either a for-profit business, nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Such a board's powers, duties, and responsibilities are determined by government regulations (including the jurisdiction's corporations law) and the organization's own constitution and bylaws. These authorities may specify the number of members of the board, how they are to be chosen, and how often they are to meet.	B
38.	Local governments are essential because they A. encourage division in a country B. implement government policies at national levels C. make laws for a nation D. train local people in the art of governing Show Content Detailed Solution 1. Local Government is important for National Development for many reasons 2. Local Government helps in avoiding local oppositions to Plan 3.Local Government contributes to the Political Stability 4. Local Government provides a sense of participation on the part of people	D
39.	Which of the following delayed nationalist movements in French West Africa? A. Presence of educated elite B. The policy of Assimilation C. The use of local chiefs D. Granting of freedom to Africans Show Content Detailed Solution The policy of assimilation was the official colonial policy of the French administration in West Africa. The system involved the imposition of French culture on the West African culture. It was meant to substitute the culture, language, religion, law, mode of dressing, etc. It delayed the rise of natiolaist movement	B
40.	The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was founded in A. Sierra Leone B. Liberia C. Ghana D. Nigeria Show Content Detailed Solution The National Congress of British West Africa ( NCBWA ), founded in 1917, was one of the earliest nationalist organizations in West Africa, and one of the earliest formal organizations working toward African emancipation. It was largely composed of an educated elite in the Gold Coast , who felt under threat from the incorporation of 'traditional authorities' in the colonial system.	C