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Question 21
waec 2000

Veto power in a presidential system lies with the

AAttorney-General
BChief of Army Staff
CExecutive President
DPrime Minister
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Question 22
waec 2000

Federal state is always expensive to run because

Aevery parliamentarian wanted to become rich
Bgovernment departments are duplicated
Cjudges are highly paid from the consolidated fund
Dmaintenance of the arm involves high expenditure
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Question 23
waec 2000

In which of the following party system are all shades of opinions and interests adequately represented?

AZero-party
BOne-party
CTwo-party
DMulti-party
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Question 24
waec 2000

Diplomatic immunity is a limitation to

Athe theory of separation of powers
Bprinciples of checks and balances
Cparliamentary supremacy
Dthe rule of law
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Question 25
waec 2000

The extent to which the citizens regard the institutions, officials and activities of government as right and acceptable is known as

Apower
Blegitimacy
Cinfluence
Dauthority
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Question 26
waec 2000

Which of the following is an obligation of a citizen?

AAttending political rallies
BTaking part is independence day celebrations
CContesting elections
DPaying respect to the national flag
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Question 27
waec 2000

Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right enjoyed by citizens but it may be limited if

Aloyalty is not shown to the ruling party
Bit exposes the wrong-doings of the government
Cit endangers the security of the state
Dit is used to cause embarrassment to the judiciary
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Question 28
waec 2000

The rule of law refers to the principle of

Alegality and impartiality
Bthe supreme power of rulers
Cthe immunity of judges from legal actions
Dthe orderly execution of government policies
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Question 29
jamb 2000

The approval of budgetary and financial matters in the United Nations is the responsibility of the

AGeneral Assembly
BSecurity Council
CTrusteeship Council
DEconomic and Social Council
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Question 30
jamb 2000

The Secretary General of the OAU is appointed by the

ACouncil upon the recommendation of the Assembly
BCouncil upon the recommendation of the Secretariat
CAssembly upon the recommendation of the council
DDefence Commission upon the recommendation of the secretariat
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Question 31
jamb 2000

The two leaders that played the most prominent roles in the formation of the ECOWAS were

AAchempong and Jawara
BGowon and Eyadema
CKerekou and Tubman
DKounche and Senghor
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Question 32
jamb 2000

The charter of the United Nations was drawn up in

ANew York
BWashington DC
CLos Angeles
DSan Francisco
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Question 33
jamb 2000

How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States?

A16
B15
C13
D11
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Question 34
jamb 2000

One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to

Aharmonize the oil policies of member countries
Bdiscipline erring oil - producing countries
Cdetermine oil prices in the international market
DAssist non -oil producing developing states
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Question 35
jamb 2000

The foreign policy thrust of the Babangida administration was

Aeconomic diplomacy
Bwar against narcotics
Cmilitary aggression
DAfrican interest
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Question 36
jamb 2000

Nigeria's relations with African countries are underscored by its policy of

Anon - alignment
Bafrocentrism
Cpolitical diplomacy
Dpeaceful co-existence
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Question 37
jamb 2000

Which of the following world powers was the first to come to Nigeria's aid during the civil war?

ABritain
BU S A
CGermany
DUSSR
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Question 38
jamb 2000

Nigeria's quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her

Amilitary might
Beconomic strength
Csize and population
Dgenerosity
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Question 39
jamb 2000

The Technical Aid Corps scheme in Nigeria aims at strengthening relations with

Acountries in the Northern Hemisphere
Bcountries in the Southern Hemisphere
CAfrican countries
DWest African countries
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Question 40
jamb 2000

Nigerians opposed the Defence Pact with Britain at independence because it

Awas forced on Nigeria, by Britian
Bwas very ambiguous
Cwas of no benefit to Nigeria
Doffended their pride at independence
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