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
41.	The west Africa Students Union (WASU) was formed by A. Siaka Stevents B. B.KA Gbedemah C. E.F.Smail D. Oladipo Solanke Show Content Detailed Solution The West African Students' Union (WASU), founded in London in 1925 and active into the 1960s, was an association of students from various West African countries who were studying in the United Kingdom .WASU was founded on 7 August 1925 by twenty-one law students, led by Ladipo Solanke and Herbert Bankole-Bright.	D
42.	Military government usually rule through A. bye-laws B. decrees C. parliament D. statutes Show Content Detailed Solution Rule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged creation of law by a single person or group, and is used primarily by dictators, absolute monarchs and military leaders.	B
43.	A military coup détat is followed by A. enforcement of fundamental human rights B. suspension of the constitution C. breaking of diplomatic relations with foreign countries D. mass importation of fire arms Show Content Detailed Solution In a coup, it is the military, paramilitary, or opposing political faction that deposes the current government and assumes power. This coup is followed by suspension of the constitution by the military. this means that, the affairs of the state is no longer governed with respect to the constitution. the rule of law, separation of power and checks and balances that make up a democratic government is totally displaced.	B
44.	Which of the following factors influences a country's foreign policy? A. Size of the country's civil service B. Overall national interest of the country C. Capacity of the police force D. Type of traditional rulers in the country Show Content Detailed Solution Foreign policy of any country is shaped of multiple internal and external factors. The major internal factors that influence the foreign policy are geographical factors, culture and history, economic factors, technology, national capability, leadership, political accountability, bureau of press and bureaucracy.	B
45.	The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was set up in A. Accra B. Harare C. Cairo D. Addis Ababa Show Content Detailed Solution OAU was set up in Addis Ababa in may 25 1963. To co-ordinate and intensify the co-operation of African states in order to achieve a better life for the people of Africa .	D
46.	The organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)established for peaceful settlement of disputes is the A. Commission of Mediation Conciliation and Arbitration B. Council of Ministers C. Secretariat D. Assembly of Heads of State and Government Show Content Detailed Solution Commission of Mediation Conciliation and Arbitration try to resolve disputes through conciliation (finding a compromise between the two parties) or arbitration (acting as the objective third party to resolve the dispute)	A
47.	The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the A. Prime Minister B. High Commissioner C. British Foreign Secretary D. British Monarch Show Content Detailed Solution Queen Elizabeth II The Head of the Commonwealth, currently Queen Elizabeth II, is recognised by the members of the Commonwealth of Nations as the "symbol of their free association" and serves as a leader, alongside the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.	D
48.	Which of the following organs of the United Nations Organization has outlived its usefulness? The A. General Assembly B. Trusteeship Council C. International Court of Justice D. Economic and Social Council Show Content Detailed Solution The United Nations Trusteeship Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established to help ensure that trust territories were administered in the best interests of their inhabitants and of international peace and security.	B

41.	The west Africa Students Union (WASU) was formed by A. Siaka Stevents B. B.KA Gbedemah C. E.F.Smail D. Oladipo Solanke Show Content Detailed Solution The West African Students' Union (WASU), founded in London in 1925 and active into the 1960s, was an association of students from various West African countries who were studying in the United Kingdom .WASU was founded on 7 August 1925 by twenty-one law students, led by Ladipo Solanke and Herbert Bankole-Bright.	D
42.	Military government usually rule through A. bye-laws B. decrees C. parliament D. statutes Show Content Detailed Solution Rule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged creation of law by a single person or group, and is used primarily by dictators, absolute monarchs and military leaders.	B
43.	A military coup détat is followed by A. enforcement of fundamental human rights B. suspension of the constitution C. breaking of diplomatic relations with foreign countries D. mass importation of fire arms Show Content Detailed Solution In a coup, it is the military, paramilitary, or opposing political faction that deposes the current government and assumes power. This coup is followed by suspension of the constitution by the military. this means that, the affairs of the state is no longer governed with respect to the constitution. the rule of law, separation of power and checks and balances that make up a democratic government is totally displaced.	B
44.	Which of the following factors influences a country's foreign policy? A. Size of the country's civil service B. Overall national interest of the country C. Capacity of the police force D. Type of traditional rulers in the country Show Content Detailed Solution Foreign policy of any country is shaped of multiple internal and external factors. The major internal factors that influence the foreign policy are geographical factors, culture and history, economic factors, technology, national capability, leadership, political accountability, bureau of press and bureaucracy.	B

45.	The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was set up in A. Accra B. Harare C. Cairo D. Addis Ababa Show Content Detailed Solution OAU was set up in Addis Ababa in may 25 1963. To co-ordinate and intensify the co-operation of African states in order to achieve a better life for the people of Africa .	D
46.	The organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)established for peaceful settlement of disputes is the A. Commission of Mediation Conciliation and Arbitration B. Council of Ministers C. Secretariat D. Assembly of Heads of State and Government Show Content Detailed Solution Commission of Mediation Conciliation and Arbitration try to resolve disputes through conciliation (finding a compromise between the two parties) or arbitration (acting as the objective third party to resolve the dispute)	A
47.	The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the A. Prime Minister B. High Commissioner C. British Foreign Secretary D. British Monarch Show Content Detailed Solution Queen Elizabeth II The Head of the Commonwealth, currently Queen Elizabeth II, is recognised by the members of the Commonwealth of Nations as the "symbol of their free association" and serves as a leader, alongside the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.	D
48.	Which of the following organs of the United Nations Organization has outlived its usefulness? The A. General Assembly B. Trusteeship Council C. International Court of Justice D. Economic and Social Council Show Content Detailed Solution The United Nations Trusteeship Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established to help ensure that trust territories were administered in the best interests of their inhabitants and of international peace and security.	B