Year :
2010
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 50 Questions
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| 21. |
The order of mandamus is a A. form of order by a superior body to perform a function B. mandate from the executive to the public corporations C. plea for man of alibi in court D. writ to produce a detanied person for trial Detailed SolutionThe legal term writ of mandamus refers to an order by a court to a lesser government official to perform an act required by law, which he has refused or neglected to do.A writ or order of mandamus is an extraordinary court order because it is made without the benefit of full judicial process, or before a case has concluded. It may be issued by a court at any time that it is appropriate, but it is usually issued in a case that has already begun. |
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| 22. |
In the legislature, a filibuster is one who A. is in charge of party discipline B. presents partmanifesto during parliamentary system sessions C. does not take part in law making D. prevents the passage of a bill by making long speeches Detailed SolutionA filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of parliament or congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made on the proposal. It is sometimes referred to as "talking a bill to death" or "talking out a bill" and is characterized as a form of obstruction in a legislature or other decision-making body. |
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| 23. |
Which of the following measures will ensure the independence of the judiciary? Judges A. salaries must be handled by foreign banks B. must be controlled by the president C. salaries must be fixed and not subject to arbitary review D. must not be separated from the executive Detailed SolutionThe judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The following are various ways to ensure the independence of the judiciary |
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| 24. |
The most important function of the Upper House in a federation is to A. serve as the highest court of the land B. ensure equal representation of the component units C. provide a place for retired politicians in the legislature D. invite politicians for questioning Detailed SolutionThe upper house also known as house of senate, is supposed to guarantee equal representation of the 36 states irrespective of size in the Senate and proportional representation of population in the House. |
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| 25. |
The most important function of the Upper House in a federation is to A. serve as the highest court of the land B. ensure equal representation of the component units C. provide a place for retired politicians in the legislature D. invite politicians for questioning |
B |
| 26. |
Bi-cameral legislature is the same as A. legislature with two chambers B. one chamber legislature C. the Upper House in any legislature D. the Lower House in any Legislature Detailed SolutionBicameral literally means 'two-Chamber', A bicameral legislature simply refers to a particular body of government that consists of two legislative houses or chambers. |
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| 27. |
A short break in parliamentary session is referred to as A. suspension B. recess C. dissolution D. termination Detailed SolutionRecess is a period of time in the year when the members of a parliament, court of law, or other government organization are not meeting |
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| 28. |
The term guillotine in the legislature refers to A. allocation of time to a bill B. passing a bill into law C. voting a bill into law D. passing an appropriation bil Detailed SolutionA guillotine is a limit on the amount of discussion allowed about a particular law in Parliament, made by setting a fixed time before a final vote must be taken |
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| 29. |
Th rights of individuals are usually enshrined in the A. law books B. courts C. constitutions D. journals Detailed SolutionA constitution is an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organisation or other type of entity, and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed. |
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| 30. |
A citizen's freedom of movement may be restrained if he A. has refused to salute the Head of State B. has been convicted by the courts C. refuses to vote at elections D. criticizes the government Detailed SolutionLimitations to Human Rights |
| 21. |
The order of mandamus is a A. form of order by a superior body to perform a function B. mandate from the executive to the public corporations C. plea for man of alibi in court D. writ to produce a detanied person for trial Detailed SolutionThe legal term writ of mandamus refers to an order by a court to a lesser government official to perform an act required by law, which he has refused or neglected to do.A writ or order of mandamus is an extraordinary court order because it is made without the benefit of full judicial process, or before a case has concluded. It may be issued by a court at any time that it is appropriate, but it is usually issued in a case that has already begun. |
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| 22. |
In the legislature, a filibuster is one who A. is in charge of party discipline B. presents partmanifesto during parliamentary system sessions C. does not take part in law making D. prevents the passage of a bill by making long speeches Detailed SolutionA filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of parliament or congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made on the proposal. It is sometimes referred to as "talking a bill to death" or "talking out a bill" and is characterized as a form of obstruction in a legislature or other decision-making body. |
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| 23. |
Which of the following measures will ensure the independence of the judiciary? Judges A. salaries must be handled by foreign banks B. must be controlled by the president C. salaries must be fixed and not subject to arbitary review D. must not be separated from the executive Detailed SolutionThe judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The following are various ways to ensure the independence of the judiciary |
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| 24. |
The most important function of the Upper House in a federation is to A. serve as the highest court of the land B. ensure equal representation of the component units C. provide a place for retired politicians in the legislature D. invite politicians for questioning Detailed SolutionThe upper house also known as house of senate, is supposed to guarantee equal representation of the 36 states irrespective of size in the Senate and proportional representation of population in the House. |
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| 25. |
The most important function of the Upper House in a federation is to A. serve as the highest court of the land B. ensure equal representation of the component units C. provide a place for retired politicians in the legislature D. invite politicians for questioning |
B |
| 26. |
Bi-cameral legislature is the same as A. legislature with two chambers B. one chamber legislature C. the Upper House in any legislature D. the Lower House in any Legislature Detailed SolutionBicameral literally means 'two-Chamber', A bicameral legislature simply refers to a particular body of government that consists of two legislative houses or chambers. |
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| 27. |
A short break in parliamentary session is referred to as A. suspension B. recess C. dissolution D. termination Detailed SolutionRecess is a period of time in the year when the members of a parliament, court of law, or other government organization are not meeting |
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| 28. |
The term guillotine in the legislature refers to A. allocation of time to a bill B. passing a bill into law C. voting a bill into law D. passing an appropriation bil Detailed SolutionA guillotine is a limit on the amount of discussion allowed about a particular law in Parliament, made by setting a fixed time before a final vote must be taken |
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| 29. |
Th rights of individuals are usually enshrined in the A. law books B. courts C. constitutions D. journals Detailed SolutionA constitution is an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organisation or other type of entity, and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed. |
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| 30. |
A citizen's freedom of movement may be restrained if he A. has refused to salute the Head of State B. has been convicted by the courts C. refuses to vote at elections D. criticizes the government Detailed SolutionLimitations to Human Rights |