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Question 1

waec 2024

For the executive to enjoy the goodwill of the people in a democratic state, it must adhere to the tenets of

Athe Council of State

Bexercise of unrestrained power

Claissez-faire government

Dpolitical equality

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Question 2

waec 2024

The perceived perennial problem of the United Nations (UN) since its inception is the

ADirective Principles of State Policy

Bdeep-seated diversity among member states

Cnature of political leaders and their ages

Dpoor constitutional provisions of member states

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Question 3

waec 2024

In what way can the local government system assist in national development? By

Aaligning local efforts with broader national goals

Bdepending on the central government for basic needs and development

Cencouraging youth movement to the industrial centres

Densuring only top-bottom policies of government are supported

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Question 4

waec 2024

A government with corrupt rulers who use their power to exploit the people and natural resources of their own territory to extend their personal wealth and political power is described as

Aautocracy

Bcapitalism

Ckleptocracy

Doligarchy

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Question 5

waec 2024

Power, authority, legitimacy and sovereignty are described in the study of government as what?

ABasic Concepts and Principles

BConstitutionalism and Meanings

CPrinciples and Structures

DStructure of Governance

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Question 6

waec 2024

Globalisation impacts the development and progress of West African States by way of

Amanipulation of economics of states

Bpropping of regimes

Cprotecting state sovereignty

Dtechnology transfer

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Question 7

waec 2024

The British Colonial policy in her West African territories was marked by the following strategies and structures except

Adivide and rule

Beconomic exploitation

Cindirect rule

Dinvestments in the colonies

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Question 8

waec 2024

The grave effect of the French Colonial Policy of Assimilation in her West African Colonies was the

Aaggressive development of nationalism

Bshortfall in the essential needs of the colonies

Cslow pace in their political fortunes

Dwaging war on neighbouring colonial territories

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Question 9

waec 2024

The following constitute the key features of most independent constitutions in West African States except

Anationalist leaders became army commanders

Bdemocratic principles of governance

Cnational unity and diversity

Dsocio-economic rights and development

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Question 10

waec 2024

Military rule does not only pose a threat to democracy but also to

Afundamental human rights

Bnational borders

Cnationalism and patriotism

Dstate sovereignty

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Question 11

waec 2024

Diplomacy plays a vital role in shaping the interactions between states and by extension maintaining

Abipolar world

Bglobal stability

Cpower blocks

Dunipolar world

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Question 12

waec 2024

The following influential nationalist leaders contributed significantly to shaping the political destiny and nation-states of West Africa except

ADawda Kairaba Jawara

BKwame Nkrumah

CNnamdi Azikwe

DOliver Tambo

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Question 13

waec 2024

The Crown Colony policy introduced some progressive institutions of governance in West Africa such as the

Acreation of the rigid class system

Beducation of the traditional rulers

Cintroduction of the Western legal system

Dintroduction of military academy

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Question 14

waec 2024

Nationalism played a crucial role in the struggle for independence in West Africa by way of fostering a sense of community among the people and

Aabhorrence of the Western style of governance

Bcivil disobedience and the killings of white officials

Cdismantling of artificial borders

Dpolitical consciousness

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Question 15

waec 2024

Which institution of state enables different groups and interests to be represented as well as actively participate in the political space?

AAdvocate Groups

BDemocracy

CJudiciary

DPolitical party

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Question 16

waec 2024

The surge in nationalism and its related activities was fueled by oppressive colonial experiences and

Apartition of West African territories

Bthe strong desire for civilisation

Cideology and activities of Pan-Africanism

Dmonopoly of mineral resources and land degradation

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Question 17

waec 2024

What encompasses a range of diplomatic, political, economic and security decisions and actions that a state embarks on to protect and promote sovereignty on the global stage?

AAlliances

BForeign policy

CNational interest

Dconstitutionalism

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Question 18

waec 2024

The African Union (AU) aims to promote gender equality and women's empowerment through the strategic framework organ of the

AAfrican Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)

BAfrican Development Bank (ADB)

CNew Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

DSpecialised Commission of Women Empowerment (SCWE)

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Question 19

waec 2024

The Commonwealth of Nations concerns itself with one of the following activities in member countries which is

Aassisting in the overthrow of unpopular government

Bconducting elections in member countries

Coperating the financial sector of poor countries

Dpromotion of peace and security

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Question 20

waec 2024

The African Union (AU) aims at ensuring the following developments in member countries except for

Aequal distribution of wealth

Bgovernance and democracy

Cpeace and security

Dsocial development

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