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Question 1451
waec 2000

In which of the following systems of government are ceremonial and executive powers usually fused?

AParliamentary
BPresidential
CCollegial
DConfederal
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Question 1452
waec 2000

Authoritarianism is least inherent in

Afeudalism
Bfascism
Cdemocracy
Dmonarchy
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Question 1453
waec 2000

The system of voting on behalf of another person is known as

Avoting by lot
Bcasting votes
Cvoting by proxy
Dperference voting
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Question 1454
waec 2000

An undesirable feature of capitalism is

Aexploitation
Bmarket economy
Cprofit motive
Dfree competition
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Question 1455
waec 2000

Which of the following is a feature of an elite party?

AMembers are recruited from the working class
BThe leadership is composed of aristocrats and wealthy merchants
Cit usually consists of existing associations, clubs and trade unions
Dits leadership has certain techniques which attract supporters
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Question 1456
waec 2000

An order directing a detainee to be brought before the court is called

Ahabeas corpus
Ban appearance
Can injunction
Da referendum
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Question 1457
waec 2000

Which of the following is the supreme in a federal system?

AJudiciary
BLegislature
CConstitution
DExective
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Question 1458
waec 2000

Mussolini's fascism and Hitler's nazism are good examples of

Aanarchy
Bfeudalism
CTotalitarianism
Doligarchy
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Question 1459
waec 2000

Which of the following is the lowest class of people in the hierarchy of feudal system?

ANobles
BSerfs
CLords
DManor
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Question 1460
waec 2000

Veto power in a presidential system lies with the

AAttorney-General
BChief of Army Staff
CExecutive President
DPrime Minister
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Question 1461
waec 2000

Federal state is always expensive to run because

Aevery parliamentarian wanted to become rich
Bgovernment departments are duplicated
Cjudges are highly paid from the consolidated fund
Dmaintenance of the arm involves high expenditure
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Question 1462
waec 2000

In which of the following party system are all shades of opinions and interests adequately represented?

AZero-party
BOne-party
CTwo-party
DMulti-party
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Question 1463
waec 2000

Diplomatic immunity is a limitation to

Athe theory of separation of powers
Bprinciples of checks and balances
Cparliamentary supremacy
Dthe rule of law
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Question 1464
waec 2000

The extent to which the citizens regard the institutions, officials and activities of government as right and acceptable is known as

Apower
Blegitimacy
Cinfluence
Dauthority
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Question 1465
waec 2000

Which of the following is an obligation of a citizen?

AAttending political rallies
BTaking part is independence day celebrations
CContesting elections
DPaying respect to the national flag
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Question 1466
waec 2000

Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right enjoyed by citizens but it may be limited if

Aloyalty is not shown to the ruling party
Bit exposes the wrong-doings of the government
Cit endangers the security of the state
Dit is used to cause embarrassment to the judiciary
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Question 1467
waec 2000

The rule of law refers to the principle of

Alegality and impartiality
Bthe supreme power of rulers
Cthe immunity of judges from legal actions
Dthe orderly execution of government policies
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Question 1468
jamb 2000

The approval of budgetary and financial matters in the United Nations is the responsibility of the

AGeneral Assembly
BSecurity Council
CTrusteeship Council
DEconomic and Social Council
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Question 1469
jamb 2000

The Secretary General of the OAU is appointed by the

ACouncil upon the recommendation of the Assembly
BCouncil upon the recommendation of the Secretariat
CAssembly upon the recommendation of the council
DDefence Commission upon the recommendation of the secretariat
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Question 1470
jamb 2000

The two leaders that played the most prominent roles in the formation of the ECOWAS were

AAchempong and Jawara
BGowon and Eyadema
CKerekou and Tubman
DKounche and Senghor
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