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Question 21

waec 1992

Which of the following principal officials of the house is not an elected parliamentarian? The

ALeader

BSpeaker

CDeputy Seaker

DClerk

EChief Whip

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Question 22

waec 1992

The act of influencing legislation by persuading legislators is known as

AElectioneering

BLobbying

CGerrymandering

DSocialization

EIndoctrination

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Question 23

waec 1992

Which of the following hinders the expression of public opinion?

AAbsence of universities

BUniformed citizenry

CLabour unions

DPresence of pressure groups

EWell-equipped Police force

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Question 24

waec 1992

One of the disadvantages of an unwritten constitution is that it

Ais handy but not readily available for all citizens

Bis usually hidden and not common

Cis outdated, obnoxious and difficult to understand

Dcan lead to abuse and victimization

Ecan be made to serve the interest of the rich only

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Question 25

waec 1992

Which of the following is not a prerequisite for the adoption of the federal system of the government?

Asize

Bpopulation

Cdiversity

Dunity

Ehomogeneity

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Question 26

waec 1992

Judiciary independence means that

Ajudges are above the law

Bjudgescan do no wrong

Cthe judiciary is responsible to the people

Djudges are not influenced in the discharge of their duties

Ejudiciary is the supreme organs of the state

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Question 27

waec 1992

Citizenship may be changed by

Arenuciation

Bbith

Cdivorce

Dconviction

Eemployment

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Question 28

waec 1992

In a confederation, more powers reside in the

Acomponent units

Bprsident

Ccentral governmnet

Dprime minister

Econstituent assembly

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Question 29

waec 1992

The doctrine of separation of powers is associated with

ALocke

BMax

CMontesquie

DHobbes

EWebber

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Question 30

waec 1992

Freedom of the press helps it to

Abe above board

Bescape libel charges

Cplay a watchdog role

Deducated the masses on politics

Ebe loyal to the governmnet

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Question 31

waec 1992

Voting at elections is one of the ways to

Amaintain law and order

Bhelp politicans

Cbe a good politician

Densure a representative governmnet

Eavoid gerrymandering

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Question 32

waec 1992

A good citizen must be

Aan educated and honest tax payer

Bready to assist law enforcement agents

Cwealthy and ready to save his country

Deducated and obedient to the law

Eeducated and ready to assist the poor

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Question 33

waec 1992

Fascism emphasizes

Aequality

Bindividualism

Cnationalism

Dcollectivism

Etotalitarianism

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Question 34

waec 1992

Which of the following is not a function of the executive arm of government?

AInterpretation of law

BPreparation of budget

CAppointment of top government functionaries

DEnforcement of law

EFormulation of policy

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Question 35

waec 1992

The right to direct and command people is

Aauthority

Bpower

Clegality

Dlegitimacy

Eobedience

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Question 36

waec 1992

Which of the following is not a means by which government maintains law and order?

ALaw Making

BMaintenance of police and other security personnel

CProvision of socio-economic services

DEstablishment of provisional associations

EEffective communication network

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Question 37

waec 1992

The dissolution of parliament is generally followed by a

Ageneral election

Bresolution

Creferendum

Dbye election

Eplebiscite

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Question 38

jamb 1992

The dramatic rise in the membership of the UN during late 1991 and early 1992 is best accounted for by the

Aadmission of a large number of newly independent African states

Bappointment of the first African as Secretary-General

Cbreak -up of the Soviet Union into independent Republics

Dexpansion of the membership of the Security Council

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Question 39

jamb 1992

Which of these international organization which the predecessor of the United Nations?

Athe European Economic Community

Bthe Organisation of American States

Cthe League of Nations

Dthe North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Question 40

jamb 1992

In first republic, Nigeria was very reluctant to have meaningful interaction with

AItaly

BThe Soviet Union

Cthe United States of America

DGermany

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