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117 questions JAMB 2421 WAEC 1967 NECO 297 CUSTOM 2
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Question 11
waec 2024

One of the reasons for which the United Nations (UN) is considered as the only influential world body is the fact that it

Aplays a crucial role in international diplomacy
Bsupports the war mission of member countries
Cinfluences regime change by supporting the opposition
Dwithholds humanitarian support to military regimes
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Question 12
waec 2024

Despite the many challenges bedevilling the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), it has managed over the years in promoting

Acollective will against globalisation
Btrade tariffs and self-reliance
Cregional integration and cooperation
D
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Question 13
waec 2024

Which situation in a democratic state can create an environment where military intervention is perceived as the only option to restore order, protect the population or address grievances?

Aboycott of elections
Beconomic crises
Cpolitical crises
Dyouth unemployent
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Question 14
waec 2024

A set of principles enshrined in a constitution that guide the government in making laws and policies for the welfare of the people is referred to as

Adirective principle of state policy
Bconstitutional provisions
CHuman Rights and Administrative Justice
Dedicts, customs and traditions
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Question 15
waec 2024

A type of constitution suitable for the governance of a federal state is a 

Aflexible constitution
Brigid constitution
Crepublican constitution
Dparliamentary constitution
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Question 16
waec 2024

Which one of the following cannot be considered as a factor that influences the delimitation of a country into constituencies? 

Aadministrative convenience
Bgeographical proximity
Chistorical experience
Dpolitical socialisation
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Question 17
waec 2024

The impartiality of the civil servants is important to the governance structure because they work for the interest of the 

Abureaucrat
Bexecutive
Cpresidency
Dstate
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Question 18
waec 2024

As part of its constitutional mandate, the Public Service Commission operates to

Aappoint the head of the commission
Bcarry out the order of the presidency only
Crecruit high ranking personnel for the civil service
Dreview salaries and allowances of staff of the executive only
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Question 19
waec 2024

One of the following options  does not pass as a means of ensuring the independence of the judiciary which is

Aimmunity from prosecution
Bpromotion on merit
Csecurity of tenure
Dsalary determined by the executive
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Question 20
waec 2024

The local government administration in many West African countries is faced with a myriad of problems one of which is

Aemployment retention
Billiterate traditional authorities
Cunavailability of land
Dweak institution
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Question 21
waec 2024

Which state institution is referred to as the bureaucratic wing responsible for the running of government offices, agencies and departments?

ABureau of National Affairs
BCivil Service
CController of state services
DPublic services board
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Question 22
waec 2024

Constitutionally, the local government administration is controlled by the state through

Aadministrators
Blegislation
Cnative laws
Dstate bureau
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Question 23
waec 2024

These rights which are explicitly protected by the Constitution are referred to as 

Achecks and balances
Bconstitutional clauses
Centrenched clauses
Dseparation of powers
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Question 24
waec 2024

Promoting electoral integrity is the crucial function of which institution of state?

Athe civil society organisations
Bexecutive arm of government
Celectoral management body
Dsecurity services
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Question 25
waec 2024

One of the pivotal roles played by pressure groups in a functioning democracy is the 

Aimplementation of public policy by them
Binfluence on public policy decisions
Ctrumpeting of good deeds of a government always
Dblackmailing of the government to act in their favour
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Question 26
waec 2024

The media serve a useful purpose in a democracy by 

Aconnecting the government and the people
Bensuring government plays to their dictates
Cassisting in the formation of political parties
Dmanipulating political leaders in government
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Question 27
waec 2024

Public opinion is an essential element in a democracy because it can act as a

Acheck on leadership and government activities
Bmouthpiece for the opposition only
Cnews outlet for the media and government only
Dpropaganda tool for the government at all material times
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Question 28
waec 2024

By competing in general elections, political parties ultimately offer citizens

Aa choice in government
Bautomatic membership of a party
Copportunity to be extremely to one party
Dopportunity to vilify the government
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Question 29
waec 2024

The responsibility of citizens towards nation-building is to 

Aencourage civil disobedience in the face of hardship
Bparticipate and contribute to decision making
Cstampede government policies and programmes
Dboycott and withdraw services to the state
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Question 30
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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