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Question 121
waec 2021

A citizen is barred from active politics when employed as a 

Auniversity lecturer
Bpriest
Ccivil servant
Djournalist
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Question 122
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The Civil Services helps the government to 

Arecruit personnel for the army
Bdevelop and implement policies effectively
Cmaintain instability in the state
Dstay in power for a long time.
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Question 123
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Which of the following options is the role of a newspaper in a state?

ADetermines government appointment
BDisseminates information
CEnsures fairness in newspaper circulation
DEnsures fair distribution of relief items
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Question 124
waec 2021

What does the mass media rely on to gauge public opinion?

AInfluential citizens
Bpropaganda and interviews
Cpolls and survey
DRumors and gossip
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Question 125
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The action programme of a political party intended to be carried out when political power is won is known as 

Acode of conduct
Bparty constitution
Cparty survey
Dmanifesto
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Question 126
waec 2021

In a monocephalous executive system of government, all executive powers are vested in the

AChief Justice
BPresident
CPrime Minister
DSpeaker
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Question 127
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What is the term given to the action of discontinuing a session of a parliament or other legislative assembly without dissolving 

AAdjournment
BPostponement
CProrogation
DRecess
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Question 128
waec 2021

A constitution that requires an absolute majority of members of parliament to amend is a 

Aconfederal constitution
Bfederal constitution
Cflexible constitution
Drigid constitution
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Question 129
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An undesirable attribute of capitalism is mostly seen in

Afreedom of choice
Bexploitation of labour
Cefficient production of goods and services
Deffective utilization of labour
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Question 130
waec 2020

The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was founded in _______

ASierra Leone
BLiberia
CGhana
DNigeria
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Question 131
waec 2020

Which of the following does not influence a country's foreign policy?

ADesire for foreign investments
BInternational law, Conventions and Treaties
CReligion and racial factors
DAge of the leader
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Question 132
waec 2020

Which of the following countries is a unitary state?

ANigeria
BEgypt
CGhana
DCanada
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Question 133
waec 2020

A military coup d'etat is followed by _________

Aenforcement of fundamental human rights
Bsuspension of the constitution
Cbreaking of diplomatic relations with foreign countries
Dmass importation of firearms
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Question 134
waec 2020

The West African Students Union (WASU) was formed by _______

ASiaka Stevens
BK. A. Gbedemah
CE.F Small
DOladipo Solake
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Question 135
waec 2020

A major advantage of a country's foreign policy is that, it __________

Aencourages infringement on the territories of other states
Bpromotes the country's national interest
Cstimulates political activities in the state
Dpromotes understanding between the leaders and the led
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Question 136
waec 2020

The formation of the African Union is aimed at achieving a wider goal of ________

Acultural integration
Bcontinental government
Cnational solidarity
DAfrican identity
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Question 137
waec 2020

The African Union is most often unable to resolve conflicts because of _________

Afinancial weekness
Babsence of African High Command
CDifferences in Culture
DLanguage barrier and race
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Question 138
waec 2020

Which of the following is a feature of the French policy of Association?

AElevation of the position of the chiefs
BFrench citizenship to subjects
Cscholarships to needy students
Dlanguage barrier and race
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Question 139
waec 2020

Which of the following made the colonial Government a " Virtual Dictator"?

ALegislative council
BExecutive council
Cappointment of departmental heads
DReserved veto powers
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Question 140
waec 2020

One way of improving productivity in the public service is through?

Apromotion without examination
Bhigher salaries and allowances
Cincrease in working hours
Dopen door policy
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