Government Past Questions And Answers
Which of the following military regimes in Nigeria played a prominent role in the liberation of colonized African States?
- A. Aguiyi Ironsi
- B. Murtala/Obasanjo
- C. Muhammadu Buhari
- D. Ibrahim Babangida
'' Egbe Omo Oduduwa'' was
- A. the first political party in Western state
- B. a political association that fought the British
- C. the first name of Action Group
- D. a cultural association that sought the unity of the Yorubas
The main reason for the poor performance of the Public Complaints Commission in Nigeria is that
- A. its activities are interfered with
- B. it lacks the power to prosecute offenders
- C. it lacks adequate funds to play its roles
- D. people have not been lodging complaints
when a bill passed by the legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle
- A. probity and accountability
- B. separation of powers
- C. collective responsibility
- D. checks and balances.
Under the 1963 constitution,items not listed in the exclusive and concurrent list were within the exclusive competence of the
- A. Executive
- B. federal parliament
- C. regional legislatures
- D. judiciary
Highlight the aims and objectives of the National Council for Nigeria and Cameroon (N.C.N.C)
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1995 THEORYFederal state is always expensive to run because
- A. every parliamentarian wanted to become rich
- B. government departments are duplicated
- C. judges are highly paid from the consolidated fund
- D. maintenance of the arm involves high expenditure
Nationalist activities were earlier in British than in French West Africa because the
- A. French West Africans were not interested in having self government
- B. British colonialists were no longer interested in governing their acquired territories
- C. French administrative polices did not allow for political agitation
- D. nationalists their french counterparts
One of the functions of a Party Whip in the Legislature is to
- A. punish erring members of the party in the House
- B. ensure that members are present during important sessions
- C. ensure that the House is properly dissolved
- D. lead the minority party in the House debate
Highlight Five factors that have contributed to the weakened government institutions in many West African States
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2023 THEORY
