Government Past Questions And Answers
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The purpose of Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers is to
- A. prevent tyranny by the government
- B. uphold the supremacy of parliament
- C. ensure equality before the law
- D. guarantee free and fair elections
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Centralization of power is the basic feature of
- A. federalism
- B. a confederation
- C. a presidential system
- D. a unitary government
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In the First Republic,politics in the Northern region was dominated by the
- A. NEPU
- B. UMBC
- C. NCNC
- D. NPC
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Which of the following is not function of political parties?
- A. Presenting candidates for elections
- B. Unite diverse views of different interest groups
- C. Forming government after elections
- D. Bringing the country's economic and social conditions under control
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Which of the following systems of government is authoritarian in nature?
- A. Capitalist system
- B. Fascism
- C. Republicanism
- D. Constitutional monarchy
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Laws made by military government at the state level are called
- A. Edicts
- B. Act
- C. Decrees
- D. Bye-laws
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The British Minister responsible for the administration of British territories in the Crown Colony system was the
- A. Colonial Secretary
- B. Secretary of State for the Colonies
- C. Secretary of Treasury
- D. Secretary of Native Affairs
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Political opinion can be expressed through
- A. census
- B. general strike
- C. socialization
- D. compromise
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Outline the factors which determine the electoral success of a political party.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1996 THEORY740
The most important duty of every citizen is to
- A. discharge his responsibilities to the state
- B. obey traditional authorities
- C. recite the national anthem
- D. participate in government programmes