Question 1
Constitutional Government is run
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WAEC Government 2004 Past Questions
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Question 1
(a) What Is Capitalism?
(b) Outline any five features of capitalism. ?
Theory
Question 2
A society without constituted authority is called a
Objective
Question 2
(a) explain decentralization.
(b) State four advantages of decentralization.
Theory
Question 3
The theory of Socialism was popularised by
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Question 3
What are the characteristics of the Judiciary in a State?
Theory
Question 4
Direct democracy implies that the governance of a state involves
Objective
Question 4
(a) Define the Rights of a citizen.
(b) Highlight five ways of safeguarding the rights of a citizen in a state.
Theory
Question 5
Nobles who form government are called
Objective
Question 5
Differentiate between government and state.
Theory
Question 6
Political socialization is associated with
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Question 6
State any two merits and four demerits of the Clifford Constitution Of 1922 in Nigeria.
Theory
Question 7
In a fascist regime, the Head of State is
Objective
Question 7
Outline six functions of the Emir in the Hausa/Fulani traditional political system.
Theory
Question 8
Which of the following best describes totalitarianism?
Objective
Question 8
(a) Identify four political parties in Nigeria during the Second Republic.
(b) Describe any four functions performed by political parties.
Theory
Question 9
A system in which people contribute for the welfare of their community can be described as
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Question 9
(a) Explain the term Native Authority.
(b) State four defects of the Indirect Rule system.
Theory
Question 10
A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
Objective
Question 10
Highlight any six features of the Independence Constitution of your country.
Theory
Question 11
A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
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Question 11
(a) What is Military Rule?
(b) Give five reasons why people reject Military Rule in West Africa.
Theory
Question 12
In a classical federal state , residual powers are vested in the
Objective
Question 12
Discuss the functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization (UNO).
Theory
Question 13
Which of the following system of government, the president is responsible to the
Objective
Question 14
Which of the following is not a reason for delegated legislation?
Objective
Question 15
In which of the following systems of government is the principle of collective responsibility best upheld?
Objective
Question 16
Primary loyalty of a citizen in a confederal state goes to the
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Question 17
The theory of the separation of powers was propounded by
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Question 18
The institution through which governments discharge responsibilities is known as
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Question 19
The primary function of the executive is to
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Question 20
Independence of the judiciary connotes that
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Question 21
The term Unicameralism means
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Question 22
The philosophy and fundamental law country are contained in her
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Question 23
Public Complaints Commission in West African countries can be called
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Question 24
Habeas Corpus implies
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Question 25
In order to preserve the liberties of individuals in a country , which of the following system is encouraged?
Objective
Question 26
Political parties contest elections in order to
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Question 27
One- party system is favourably disposed to
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Question 28
Which of the following pressure groups does Cotton Producers' Union represent?
Objective
Question 29
Promotional pressure groups usually cater for the interest of
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Question 30
The earliest agent in the formation of public opinion is the
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Question 31
The plurality system of voting could be described as
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Question 32
Which of the following is the duty of an Electoral Commission?
Objective
Question 33
Civil servants are recruited, controlled, promoted and disciplined by the
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Question 34
Red-tapism refers to
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Question 35
One of the reasons for the establishment of local government authorities is to
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Question 36
Which of following groups was provided for under the French West African Dual Citizenship?
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Question 37
A major feature of the constitutions in British West African colonies in the 1920s was the
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Question 38
The system of administration adopted by the the British in the crown colonies in West Africa was
Objective