Year :
2016
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
31 - 40 of 49 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 31. |
For an election to be fair and free Electoral Commission Must be A. ready to manipulate results B. ready to reject criticisms C. headed by a minister in the executive D. independent of other institutions of government Detailed SolutionAn independent electoral commission ensures the conduct of free, fair and credible elections |
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| 32. |
Which of the following categories of people can vote in periodic elections? A. Minors B. Aliens C. Lunatics D. Citizens Detailed SolutionThe following are some of the requirements for voting in an election; |
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| 33. |
The anonymity of a civil servant means that he A. is above the law of the land B. should take part in partisan politics C. receives neither praise nor blame publicly D. should be prosecuted for professional misconduct Detailed SolutionThe anonymity of the civil service is linked to two concepts: permanence and neutrality. Civil servants, many of whom remain in their jobs whilst serving numerous governments, are thus likely to have to give advice to governments of different political parties, who may have different attitudes to policy. The advice they give needs to be given to ministers both freely and also without fear of adverse public or political reactions and without fear of future career damage. |
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| 34. |
Which of the following functions is performed by the civil service? A. Enactment of laws B. Settlement of disputes C. Appointment of ministers D. Implementation of policies Detailed SolutionThe Civil service is the entity that is charged with the responsibility of carrying out government policies, providing services to the public and keeping the machinery of government running. One of the functions of the Civil Service is to implement the policies of the government of the day. |
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| 35. |
Public corporations are established to A. make maximum profits B. help businessmen C. provide employment for defeated politicians D. provide utility services to the public at minimal cost Detailed SolutionOne of the major reason for establishment of Public Corporation is to lower the prices of the goods and services they provide. |
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| 36. |
A minister controls public corporation by A. provide the corporation's finances B. auditing the accounts of the corporation personally C. criticizing the corporation through the mass media D. ensuring the effective administration of the corporation |
D |
| 37. |
An institution of government that makes bye-laws is the A. judiciary B. executive C. legislature D. local authorities Detailed SolutionA byelaw is a law which is made by a body, such as a local authority, under an enabling power established by an Act of Parliament and which has been confirmed by the Secretary of State. |
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| 38. |
Local governments are created to A. give more powers to the traditional rulers B. bring the government closer to the people C. make the people obey more of the local laws D. take over the functions of the central government Detailed Solutionlocal government brings about grass root inclusion and development. A grassroots movement is one which uses the people in a given district, region, or community as the basis for a political or economic movement. |
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| 39. |
Some pre-colonial West African governments were democratic because of the existence of A. powerful traditional rulers B. age grades C. religious institutions D. checks and balances |
D |
| 40. |
One of the measures introduced by indirect rule was A. collection and keeping of taxes by the chiefs only B. not recognizing traditional institutions C. fixing and collection of taxes by British officials themselves D. exclusion of the educated elite from the colonial administration Detailed SolutionEducated elites were excluded in the administration of the colonial indirect rule system |
| 31. |
For an election to be fair and free Electoral Commission Must be A. ready to manipulate results B. ready to reject criticisms C. headed by a minister in the executive D. independent of other institutions of government Detailed SolutionAn independent electoral commission ensures the conduct of free, fair and credible elections |
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| 32. |
Which of the following categories of people can vote in periodic elections? A. Minors B. Aliens C. Lunatics D. Citizens Detailed SolutionThe following are some of the requirements for voting in an election; |
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| 33. |
The anonymity of a civil servant means that he A. is above the law of the land B. should take part in partisan politics C. receives neither praise nor blame publicly D. should be prosecuted for professional misconduct Detailed SolutionThe anonymity of the civil service is linked to two concepts: permanence and neutrality. Civil servants, many of whom remain in their jobs whilst serving numerous governments, are thus likely to have to give advice to governments of different political parties, who may have different attitudes to policy. The advice they give needs to be given to ministers both freely and also without fear of adverse public or political reactions and without fear of future career damage. |
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| 34. |
Which of the following functions is performed by the civil service? A. Enactment of laws B. Settlement of disputes C. Appointment of ministers D. Implementation of policies Detailed SolutionThe Civil service is the entity that is charged with the responsibility of carrying out government policies, providing services to the public and keeping the machinery of government running. One of the functions of the Civil Service is to implement the policies of the government of the day. |
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| 35. |
Public corporations are established to A. make maximum profits B. help businessmen C. provide employment for defeated politicians D. provide utility services to the public at minimal cost Detailed SolutionOne of the major reason for establishment of Public Corporation is to lower the prices of the goods and services they provide. |
| 36. |
A minister controls public corporation by A. provide the corporation's finances B. auditing the accounts of the corporation personally C. criticizing the corporation through the mass media D. ensuring the effective administration of the corporation |
D |
| 37. |
An institution of government that makes bye-laws is the A. judiciary B. executive C. legislature D. local authorities Detailed SolutionA byelaw is a law which is made by a body, such as a local authority, under an enabling power established by an Act of Parliament and which has been confirmed by the Secretary of State. |
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| 38. |
Local governments are created to A. give more powers to the traditional rulers B. bring the government closer to the people C. make the people obey more of the local laws D. take over the functions of the central government Detailed Solutionlocal government brings about grass root inclusion and development. A grassroots movement is one which uses the people in a given district, region, or community as the basis for a political or economic movement. |
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| 39. |
Some pre-colonial West African governments were democratic because of the existence of A. powerful traditional rulers B. age grades C. religious institutions D. checks and balances |
D |
| 40. |
One of the measures introduced by indirect rule was A. collection and keeping of taxes by the chiefs only B. not recognizing traditional institutions C. fixing and collection of taxes by British officials themselves D. exclusion of the educated elite from the colonial administration Detailed SolutionEducated elites were excluded in the administration of the colonial indirect rule system |