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Question 101
waec 2024

One of the paramount roles to play as a citizen in sustaining the democratic system of governance is to

Aavoid criticism of government
Bplay the partisan card
Cpray for a good leader
Dregister and vote in elections
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Question 102
waec 2024

Which one of the following factors has contributed largely to the weakened and poor performance of state institutions in most West African States?

Acorruption
Bglobalisation
Clow remuneration and wages
Dweak institutional memory
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Question 103
waec 2024

One of the reasons for having two legislative chambers in the governance structure of a country is to ensure the

Aexecutive is kept under check and control
Bpowers of the lower chamber is suppressed
Cstrict control of the affairs of the state
Dthorough scrutiny of legislation
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Question 104
waec 2024

The application of the common principles that are important to improve decision-making processes and ultimately strengthen democracy and improve social and economic development is best described as

Afundamental human rights
Bgood governance
Cseparation of powers
Dsocial democracy
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Question 105
waec 2024

Accountability in constitutional democracy is best enforced through a system of 

Achecks and balances
Bcivil society organisations
Csubversion of the law
Dselection of the right leaders
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Question 106
waec 2024

The following factors are challenges faced by the judiciary under the doctrine of Separation of Powers except

Aappointment of judges
Bfinancial autonomy
Cremoval of judges from office
Dpoor legal infrastructure
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Question 107
waec 2024

Which one among the following factors greatly restrains the government in a democratic society? 

AConsent of the governed
BConsent of the civil society organisation
CIdeology of the party
DParliamentary debates
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Question 108
waec 2024

The fundamental principles by which a state is ordered and governed are usually outlined in a 

Abill
Bconstitution
Cparliamentary proceedings
Dstate manual
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Question 109
waec 2024

The institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws is the 

Agovernment
Bjudiciary
Cpolitical party
Dsecurity agency
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Question 110
waec 2024

The ultimate source of power and authority which sets the state apart from other forms of political organisations is referred to as 

Aconstitutionalism
Bchecks and balances
Crule of law
Dsovereignty
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Question 111
jamb 2024

The right to vote and be voted for is

Afundamental human right
Bfreedom of expression
Cfranchise
Delectoral right
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Question 112
jamb 2024

One of the functions of political party is

Apromotion of interest
Borganisation of election
Cpolitical education
Dannouncement of election results
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Question 113
jamb 2024

Strike action is mostly used by 

Apolitical parties
Btraders
Cparliamentarians
Dpressure groups
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Question 114
jamb 2024

The leader of the Oyo Mesi in the Yoruba pre-colonial political system was

AAremo
BOba
CBashorun
DBaale
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Question 115
jamb 2024

The political subjugation and economic exploitation of a people is known as

Acolonialism
Bneo-colonialism
Capertheid
Dindirect rule
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Question 116
jamb 2024

One of the internal factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism in Nigeria was

ABritish Labour Party
Breturn of ex-service men
CPan-African congress
Dindependence of India
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Question 117
jamb 2024

The first constitution to introduce a presidential system was the 

A1966 Constitution
B1963 Constitution
C1979 Constitution
D1999 Constitution
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Question 118
jamb 2024

Before a treaty can be binding on a country, it has to be approved by the 

Aexecutive
Blegislature
Cjudiciary
Dmilitary
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Question 119
jamb 2024

The commission that conducted elections that ushered in the Fourth Republic in Nigeria is

AINEC
BNECON
CNEC
DFEDECO
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Question 120
jamb 2024

Recruitment and promotion of civil servants in Nigeria remain the responsibility of 

AFederal Character Commission
BCivil Service Commission
CNational Universities Commission
DFederal Judicial Commission
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