Year :
2014
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 50 Questions
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| 21. |
Which of the following is a limitation to Universal Adult Suffrage? A. Wealth B. Age C. Race D. Sex Detailed SolutionThe concept of universal franchise, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage of the common man, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, these excludes underage people and convicts. A convict or someone currently serving a prison sentence is restricted from exercising their franchise. For example, in Nigeria an ex-convict cant compete for political elective positions |
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| 22. |
Which of the following is an example of a general election? A. Bye-election B. Presidential election C. Local election D. Student union election Detailed SolutionDuring general election all or most members of a given political body are chosen. These are usually held for a nation's primary legislative body, it include the presidential election, governorship election, national assembly elections etc. |
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| 23. |
The purpose of an election is to A. allow people to participate in choosing their leaders B. provide social amenities for the electorate C. give political education to the rich D. allow the counting of votes in public Detailed SolutionAn election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office. |
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| 24. |
Universal Adult Suffrage is popular because it A. allows for equal political representation B. allows for greater political participation C. encourages a multi-party system D. ensures equal performance of all poltical parties Detailed SolutionThe concept of universal franchise, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage of the common man, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, regardless of wealth, income, gender, social status, race, or ethnicity, subject only to minor exceptions. It allows greater participation in the polity. |
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| 25. |
Which of the following is not a factor that promotes democratic electoral system? A. poltical consciousness B. periodic election C. up-to-date electoral register D. popularity of the governor |
D |
| 26. |
Which of the following is not a factor that promotes democratic electoral system? A. poltical consciousness B. periodic election C. up-to-date electoral register D. popularity of the governor |
D |
| 27. |
A factor that could make elections to be free and fair is the A. existence of dependent electoral commission B. adoption of a flexible consitution C. opportunity for people to vote twice D. registration of eligible voters Detailed Solution- For an election to be free and fair, eligible voters must be registered and certain civil liberties, such as the freedoms of speech, association and assembly, are required. |
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| 28. |
The body responsible for conducting and supervising elections in West African countries is called A. embudsman B. electoral commission C. election observers D. constituent assembly Detailed SolutionAn election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country. |
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| 29. |
Which of the following is not an aim of pressure groups? A. Contesting election B. Agitating for interests C. Influencing government decision D. Educating their members Detailed SolutionThe aim of all pressure groups is to influence the people who actually have the power to make decisions. Pressure groups do not look for the power of political office for themselves, but do seek to influence the decisions made by those who do hold this political power. |
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| 30. |
Which of the following is not a problem of an electoral commission in West Africa? A. Electoral malpractices B. Inadequate personnel C. Inadquate funds D. Registration of voters Detailed Solutionsome of the problems of electoral commission- Electoral malpractices - Undue criticism from political parties - Undue political interference - Registering unqualified voters - Financial problems |
| 21. |
Which of the following is a limitation to Universal Adult Suffrage? A. Wealth B. Age C. Race D. Sex Detailed SolutionThe concept of universal franchise, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage of the common man, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, these excludes underage people and convicts. A convict or someone currently serving a prison sentence is restricted from exercising their franchise. For example, in Nigeria an ex-convict cant compete for political elective positions |
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| 22. |
Which of the following is an example of a general election? A. Bye-election B. Presidential election C. Local election D. Student union election Detailed SolutionDuring general election all or most members of a given political body are chosen. These are usually held for a nation's primary legislative body, it include the presidential election, governorship election, national assembly elections etc. |
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| 23. |
The purpose of an election is to A. allow people to participate in choosing their leaders B. provide social amenities for the electorate C. give political education to the rich D. allow the counting of votes in public Detailed SolutionAn election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office. |
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| 24. |
Universal Adult Suffrage is popular because it A. allows for equal political representation B. allows for greater political participation C. encourages a multi-party system D. ensures equal performance of all poltical parties Detailed SolutionThe concept of universal franchise, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage of the common man, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, regardless of wealth, income, gender, social status, race, or ethnicity, subject only to minor exceptions. It allows greater participation in the polity. |
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| 25. |
Which of the following is not a factor that promotes democratic electoral system? A. poltical consciousness B. periodic election C. up-to-date electoral register D. popularity of the governor |
D |
| 26. |
Which of the following is not a factor that promotes democratic electoral system? A. poltical consciousness B. periodic election C. up-to-date electoral register D. popularity of the governor |
D |
| 27. |
A factor that could make elections to be free and fair is the A. existence of dependent electoral commission B. adoption of a flexible consitution C. opportunity for people to vote twice D. registration of eligible voters Detailed Solution- For an election to be free and fair, eligible voters must be registered and certain civil liberties, such as the freedoms of speech, association and assembly, are required. |
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| 28. |
The body responsible for conducting and supervising elections in West African countries is called A. embudsman B. electoral commission C. election observers D. constituent assembly Detailed SolutionAn election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country. |
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| 29. |
Which of the following is not an aim of pressure groups? A. Contesting election B. Agitating for interests C. Influencing government decision D. Educating their members Detailed SolutionThe aim of all pressure groups is to influence the people who actually have the power to make decisions. Pressure groups do not look for the power of political office for themselves, but do seek to influence the decisions made by those who do hold this political power. |
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| 30. |
Which of the following is not a problem of an electoral commission in West Africa? A. Electoral malpractices B. Inadequate personnel C. Inadquate funds D. Registration of voters Detailed Solutionsome of the problems of electoral commission- Electoral malpractices - Undue criticism from political parties - Undue political interference - Registering unqualified voters - Financial problems |