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Question 21

waec 2024

Which one of the following factors has contributed largely to the weakened and poor performance of state institutions in most West African States?

Acorruption

Bglobalisation

Clow remuneration and wages

Dweak institutional memory

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Question 22

waec 2024

One of the reasons for having two legislative chambers in the governance structure of a country is to ensure the

Aexecutive is kept under check and control

Bpowers of the lower chamber is suppressed

Cstrict control of the affairs of the state

Dthorough scrutiny of legislation

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Question 23

waec 2024

The application of the common principles that are important to improve decision-making processes and ultimately strengthen democracy and improve social and economic development is best described as

Afundamental human rights

Bgood governance

Cseparation of powers

Dsocial democracy

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Question 24

waec 2024

Accountability in constitutional democracy is best enforced through a system of

Achecks and balances

Bcivil society organisations

Csubversion of the law

Dselection of the right leaders

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Question 25

waec 2024

The following factors are challenges faced by the judiciary under the doctrine of Separation of Powers except

Aappointment of judges

Bfinancial autonomy

Cremoval of judges from office

Dpoor legal infrastructure

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Question 26

waec 2024

Which one among the following factors greatly restrains the government in a democratic society?

AConsent of the governed

BConsent of the civil society organisation

CIdeology of the party

DParliamentary debates

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Question 27

waec 2024

The fundamental principles by which a state is ordered and governed are usually outlined in a

Abill

Bconstitution

Cparliamentary proceedings

Dstate manual

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Question 28

waec 2024

The institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws is the

Agovernment

Bjudiciary

Cpolitical party

Dsecurity agency

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Question 29

waec 2024

The ultimate source of power and authority which sets the state apart from other forms of political organisations is referred to as

Aconstitutionalism

Bchecks and balances

Crule of law

Dsovereignty

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