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Question 21
waec 2012

Laws made by the legislative bodies are called

Ajudiciary review
Bstatutory laws
Ccriminal laws
Dcase law
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Question 22
waec 2012

Which of the following is a source of political power?

AGerrymandering
BElection
Cfilibuster
DImmunity
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Question 23
waec 2012

Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

AMajority rule
BElection by selected adults
CQuick decision making
DRule by wealth men
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Question 24
waec 2012

Legitimacy is determined mainly by

Acharisma
Binfluence
Cacceptance
Ddesire
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Question 25
waec 2012

The ability to command obedience is called

Aauthority
Binfluence
Clegitimacy
Dmobilization
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Question 26
waec 2012

Democracy can be promoted through

Agenymandering
Bslander
Caccountability
Dlobbying
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Question 27
waec 2012

A system of government where political powers are inherited is called

Amonarchy
Bdiarchy
Cdemocracy
Daristocracy
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Question 28
waec 2012

The study of government is important because it

Adirects people's attention to development of non-state institutions
Benables citizens to understand the processes for managing state affairs
Cencourages individuals to take decisions that satisfy their aspirations
Dencourages the elite to remain in power
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Question 29
jamb 2012

The founding members of OPEC are

AAlgeria,Iran,Iraq,Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
BNigeria,Libya,Iraq and Saudi Arabia
CVenezuela,Nigeria,Libya,Iran and Iraq
DSaudi Arabia,Iran,Iraq Kuwait and Venezuela
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Question 30
jamb 2012

The African leader mostly credited for spearheading the formation of the African Union is

AMuammar Ghaddafi
BAbdelaziz Bouteflika
CAbdoulaye Wade
DThabo Mbeki
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Question 31
jamb 2012
The structures of the African Union includes
Athe court of justice, pan African congress and peolpe's Assembly
Bpan African parliament, the court of justice and the peace and security conucil
Csepcialized Technical commission, the court of justice and humanitarian board
Dpeople's Assembly, Humanitarian Board and the peace and security council
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Question 32
jamb 2012

A major drawback to the NEPAD initiative is its

AArticulation by few African leaders
BAffiliation by few African union
CInability to empower the youth
DReliance on Western donors for funds
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Question 33
jamb 2012

ECOMOG at the initial stage of its intervention in Liberia was perceived as

ANeutral
BIncompetent
CPartisan
DInvaders
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Question 34
jamb 2012

One of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the

AFood and aid programme
BCultural programme
CAgenda for peace
DScholarship scheme
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Question 35
jamb 2012

The country that championed decolonization in Africa was

ANigeria
BSouth Africa
CGhana
DKenya
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Question 36
jamb 2012

A major objective of the public Complaints Commission is

ATraining and promotion of public servants
BSettlement of disputes among individuals
CAddressing the grievances of individuals and groups
DFighting corruption and indiscipline
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Question 37
jamb 2012

The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is

AInadequate public support
BPopulation size
CInadequate skilled manpower
DExcessive political interference
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Question 38
jamb 2012

The National Assembly in Nigeria is primarily responsible for

AExecuting laws
Binterpreting laws
CRatifying appointments
DMaking laws
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Question 39
jamb 2012

In Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the

Aarmy
Bnavy
Ccivil defence corps
Dpolice
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Question 40
jamb 2012

Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure

Aloyalty
BEconomic empowerment
CEquity
DEven development
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