Government Past Questions And Answers
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Under the independence Constitution of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was
- A. Head of state
- B. Governor General
- C. Prime Minister
- D. Lieutenant Governor
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One of the importance of federalism is that
- A. any component part can secede at any time
- B. each state can develop at its own pace
- C. citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal government
- D. each state can spend money allocated to it by the centre
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A manifesto can be defined as the
- A. opportunity to form a political party
- B. proposed programmes of a political party
- C. policy of a political party in power
- D. power to rule the masses
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Coalition government arises when
- A. one of the parties has a majority in parliament
- B. no party has a majority in parliament
- C. two or more parties co - operate to pass a bill in parliament
- D. the ruling party is defeated in parliament
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The local government system assists best in mentoring and grooming people for
- A. military operations
- B. leadership positions
- C. citizenship and justice
- D. large-scale farming
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An electoral system in which the candidate who receives the largest number of votes wins is
- A. the perferential ballot
- B. the second ballot
- C. proportional system
- D. plurality system
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A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is
- A. aristocracy
- B. theocracy
- C. plutocracy
- D. gerontocracy
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Nigeria became a federation under the 1954 Constitution because the constitution
- A. provided for equal representation between the North and the South
- B. created the post of a Prime Minister
- C. Provided for indirect election of members of parliament
- D. provided for a division of functions between the centre and the component units
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(a) What is a crown colony?
(b) Highlight four functions of the Secretary of State for the colony under the British colonial system.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2017 THEORY600
Which of the following is a demerit of bicameral legislature?
- A. The scope for political participation is limited
- B. Passing of bills into acts is delayed
- C. No safeguard for the minority groups
- D. There is tendency for despotic rule

