Government Past Questions And Answers
611
The Judiciary independent when judges are
- A. popularly elected into political offices
- B. free to join any political party of their choice
- C. free from external control and interference
- D. empowered to amend the national constitution
612
Foreign domination by a group of people for social and economic benefits is known as
- A. nationalism
- B. colonialism
- C. feudalism
- D. constitutionalism
613
The sum total of authority in a state unrestrained by law is _______
- A. monarchy
- B. society
- C. oligarchy
- D. sovereign
614
Another name for the simple majority system of voting is the
- A. first-past-the-post system
- B. proportional representation
- C. absolute majority
- D. second ballot system
615
Direct democracy implies that the governance of a state involves
- A. all the citizens of the state
- B. only male citizens
- C. adult female citizens
- D. representatives
616
In a capitalist state, the society is polarized into the
- A. Christians and the Muslims
- B. government and the workers
- C. bourgeoise and the proletariat
- D. diligent people and the lazy people
617
Under what constitution did the Supreme Court become the highest Court of Appeal in Nigeria?
- A. Lytteton Constitution
- B. Republican Constitution
- C. Macpherson Constitution
- D. Independence Constitution
618
Concurrent list in a federal constitution issues within the legislative powers of the
- A. federal and local councils
- B. army and local government
- C. police and the legislature
- D. federal government and state government
619
(a) What is Nationalist Movement?
(b) Highlight five effects of nationalist activities in British West Africa.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2008 THEORY620
The process of removing an elected official by the electorate after an election is termed
- A. impeachment
- B. plebiscite
- C. recall
- D. referendum

