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Question 11
waec 2019

The political parties established in West Africa in the 1950's were aimed at ________

Asecuring independence for their people
BParticipating in the colonial administration
Cintroducing guerilla warfare against Europeans
Drepresenting their people in the British parliament
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Question 12
waec 2019

The major role of minority parties in parliament is to _______

Acriticize every government policy
Bensure democratic governance
Cmonitor the activities of the president
Dsupervise the passage of bills
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Question 13
waec 2019

Military might is a major determinant of a country's _______

Aindependence
Bdemocracy
Cforeign policy
Dwealth
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Question 14
waec 2019

The media play a vital role in the political environment in that, it ________

Aarticulates the views of individuals
Bincites people to be lawless
Cprojects individuals above the state
Darticulates the views of the ruling party
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Question 15
waec 2019

Which state institution serves as a link between the government and the people?

AOffice of the president
BThe civil service
Cthe judiciary
Dthe church
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Question 16
waec 2019

Public Corporations are referred to as statutory bodies because they are established by _________

Aa legislative instrument
BActs of parliament
Can executive instrument
DBye-laws
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Question 17
waec 2019

To facilitate the movement of people from one member to another the Economic Community of West  African States (ECOWAS) has _________

Acreated several border posts within member states
Bwaived visa requirements for citizens of member countries
Ccreated one currency for all member countries
Dmaintained regional peace and security through deployment of forces
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Question 18
waec 2019

The features of a state include all the following except _______

Agovernment
Bterritory
Csociety
Dpopulation
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Question 19
waec 2019

The major problem facing electoral management bodies in West Africa is _______

ALack of qualified personnel
Bpoor communication network
Cforeign interference
Delectoral malpractice
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Question 20
waec 2019

Labour groups mostly come under the umbrella of the ________

Aindustrial workers' union
Btrades union congress
Canomic group
Dcivil defence
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Question 21
waec 2019

Which of the following is a function of the party whip?

Aflogging erring party members
Bensuring that the members tow the party position
Censuring the safety of the speaker
Dassessing the performance of the law makers
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Question 22
waec 2019

The impeachment process is a unique feature of the ______

Aparliamentary system
Bpresidential system
Cfederal system
Dunitary system
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Question 23
waec 2019

A constitution performs the role of ________

Alaw making
Blaw enforcement
Ccommunicating the ideals of leaders
Dstating the functions and limitations of leaders
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Question 24
waec 2019

Which of the following electoral systems is ideal for a heterogeneous society?

Asimple majority
Bpreferential ballot
Cnon-transferable vote
Dproportional representation
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Question 25
waec 2019

The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rules in West Africa except ______

ATribalism and Nepotism
Binordinate ambition of soldiers
Cmaladministration
Dreligion
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Question 26
waec 2019

In a presidential system of government, legislative approval is not necessary for the ________

Aappointment of supreme court judges
Brectification of treaties
Cgranting of pardons
Dappointments of civil servants
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Question 27
waec 2019

The authority of the state is collectively exercised by the _______

Aexecutive, legislative, judiciary
Bpresident, governor and chairman
Cpolice, army and navy
Dgovernment, people and civil servants
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Question 28
waec 2019

Pressure groups provide _______

Amanifestoes for political parties
Bsponsorship of candidates
Caims and objectives for a wider appeal to the electorates.
Dmeans by which government ascertain public reactions to their policies
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Question 29
waec 2019

Local government is relevant because it provides political ______

Adiscussion among electorate
Bdiscipline among party members
Crepresentation in the judiciary
Dparticipation at the grassroots
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Question 30
waec 2019

The confederal system of government is unpopular because ___________

Athe government operates oligarchy system
Bit does not follow due process
Cit discourages rapid development
Dall the component units are sovereign
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