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46 questions JAMB 2421 WAEC 1967 NECO 297 CUSTOM 2
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Question 21
waec 2008

A government's supreme power to demand obedience from its citizens demonstrates the nation of

Arule of law
Bparliamentary supremacy
Csovereignty
Dseparation of powers
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Question 22
waec 2008

A government which has the ability to compel its citizens to obedience is said to be exercising

Aauthority
Bcoercion
Cpower
Dlegitimacy
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Question 23
waec 2008
Which of the following is a compulsory membership?
Acommunity
Bstate
Csociety
Dclub
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Question 24
waec 2008

Power can be defined as the ability to

Acompel or influence obedience
Bencourage self-help projects
Cdelegate judicial functions
Doppose government policies
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Question 25
waec 2008

A state performs the following functions except

Apromoting the welfare of the citizens
Bencouraging the struggle for power
Cproviding social services
Dencouraging trade with other states
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Question 26
waec 2008

Government as an academic field of study refers to the

Apresident and his ministers
Bstudy of political institutions and processes
Cworking of the organs of government
Dmembership of international organizations
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