Government Past Questions And Answers
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(a) Describe separation of powers.
(b) How does separation of powers operate under the presidential system of government?
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2005 THEORY372
Dual mandate was proposed by
- A. Hugh Clapperton
- B. Hugh Clifford
- C. Lord Lugard
- D. George Goldie
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An important feature of the traditional government in West Africa was the Council of
- A. Farmers
- B. Family Heads
- C. Elders
- D. Ministers
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The rule of law can be limited by?
- A. power
- B. state of emergency
- C. legitimacy
- D. checks and balances
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Associations whose main interest is to influence public policies without having to capture power are
- A. communal groups
- B. trade unions
- C. political parties
- D. pressure groups
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A bill because an ACT of Parliament after it has been
- A. passed by the parliament
- B. signed by the head of state
- C. processed through the committee of the house
- D. debated in the house
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Which of these is not a major characteristic of the rule of law?
- A. Judicial independence
- B. Separation of powers
- C. Equality before the law
- D. Supremacy of the law
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During the period 1960, Nigeria was governed under the
- A. presidential system of government
- B. Westminster system of government
- C. Confederal system of government
- D. unitary system of government
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Electoral colleges have been criticized because they
- A. are very expensive
- B. create more seats in the legislature
- C. make the legislature too responsive
- D. sometimes negate the wishes of the electorate
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The life of the legislature comes to an end during
- A. prorogation
- B. adjournment
- C. dissolution
- D. the end of a session