Year :
2008
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 46 Questions
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| 21. |
Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the A. federal government B. federal and state governments C. state governments D. federal and local governments Detailed SolutionAny area not covered in the Constitution is considered to be within the states' powers to make laws and is called a residual power. |
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| 22. |
When two or more parties join to form a government, we have a A. mixed government B. united government C. plural government D. coalition government Detailed SolutionA coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate by coming together to form one political party, reducing the dominance of any one party within that "coalition" with the sole aim of winning an election and forming a government. |
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| 23. |
The leader of the opposition in a parliament belongs to the A. ruling party B. majority party in parliament C. minority party in parliament D. electorate Detailed SolutionThe reason why it is called an opposition is because they have lesser seats in parliament. The opposition is usually the minority in parliament |
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| 24. |
Which of the following protects the liberties of individuals in the state? A. Executive B. Legislature C. Judiciary D. Cabinet Detailed SolutionThe judiciary is the branch of government which administers justice according to law. The judicial system is a key aspect of our democratic way of life. It upholds peace, order and good government. |
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| 25. |
The main obligation of a citizen is A. to register for election B. allegiance to the state C. to serve in the army D. the right to life Detailed SolutionRespect and obey federal, state, and local laws. |
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| 26. |
A group that presents candidates for elections is a A. political party B. pressure group C. vigilante group D. co-operative society Detailed SolutionA political party is an organized group of people who have the same ideology, or who otherwise have the same political positions, and who field candidates for elections, in an attempt to get them elected and thereby implement the party's agenda. |
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| 27. |
Which of the following is not function of political parties? A. Presenting candidates for elections B. Unite diverse views of different interest groups C. Forming government after elections D. Bringing the country's economic and social conditions under control Detailed SolutionRoles/functions of political parties?- Nominate candidates - Rally their supporters, - participate in government - Act as a "bonding agent" for their own officeholders, and act as a watchdog over the other party. |
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| 28. |
A state with more than one dominant political party of nearly equal strength is operating A. a mass party B. a multi-party system C. an elitist party D. a charismatic party Detailed SolutionA multi-party system is a political system in which multiple political parties across the political spectrum run for national election, and all have the capacity to gain control of government offices, separately or in coalition. |
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| 29. |
One party system is a feature of A. democratic states B. military regimes C. republican states D. communist states Detailed SolutionCommunist - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - party holds power (often authoritarian ) |
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| 30. |
A person who exercises franchise performs A. an executive function B. a legal function C. a civic duty D. an administrative duty Detailed Solutioncivic duty is based on the principle that citizens owe some allegiance to their government and that government in turn protects its citizens. Civic duties refer to the responsibilities of citizens. Voting during an election is one of the duties of a citizen |
| 21. |
Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the A. federal government B. federal and state governments C. state governments D. federal and local governments Detailed SolutionAny area not covered in the Constitution is considered to be within the states' powers to make laws and is called a residual power. |
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| 22. |
When two or more parties join to form a government, we have a A. mixed government B. united government C. plural government D. coalition government Detailed SolutionA coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate by coming together to form one political party, reducing the dominance of any one party within that "coalition" with the sole aim of winning an election and forming a government. |
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| 23. |
The leader of the opposition in a parliament belongs to the A. ruling party B. majority party in parliament C. minority party in parliament D. electorate Detailed SolutionThe reason why it is called an opposition is because they have lesser seats in parliament. The opposition is usually the minority in parliament |
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| 24. |
Which of the following protects the liberties of individuals in the state? A. Executive B. Legislature C. Judiciary D. Cabinet Detailed SolutionThe judiciary is the branch of government which administers justice according to law. The judicial system is a key aspect of our democratic way of life. It upholds peace, order and good government. |
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| 25. |
The main obligation of a citizen is A. to register for election B. allegiance to the state C. to serve in the army D. the right to life Detailed SolutionRespect and obey federal, state, and local laws. |
| 26. |
A group that presents candidates for elections is a A. political party B. pressure group C. vigilante group D. co-operative society Detailed SolutionA political party is an organized group of people who have the same ideology, or who otherwise have the same political positions, and who field candidates for elections, in an attempt to get them elected and thereby implement the party's agenda. |
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| 27. |
Which of the following is not function of political parties? A. Presenting candidates for elections B. Unite diverse views of different interest groups C. Forming government after elections D. Bringing the country's economic and social conditions under control Detailed SolutionRoles/functions of political parties?- Nominate candidates - Rally their supporters, - participate in government - Act as a "bonding agent" for their own officeholders, and act as a watchdog over the other party. |
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| 28. |
A state with more than one dominant political party of nearly equal strength is operating A. a mass party B. a multi-party system C. an elitist party D. a charismatic party Detailed SolutionA multi-party system is a political system in which multiple political parties across the political spectrum run for national election, and all have the capacity to gain control of government offices, separately or in coalition. |
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| 29. |
One party system is a feature of A. democratic states B. military regimes C. republican states D. communist states Detailed SolutionCommunist - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - party holds power (often authoritarian ) |
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| 30. |
A person who exercises franchise performs A. an executive function B. a legal function C. a civic duty D. an administrative duty Detailed Solutioncivic duty is based on the principle that citizens owe some allegiance to their government and that government in turn protects its citizens. Civic duties refer to the responsibilities of citizens. Voting during an election is one of the duties of a citizen |