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Question 371
waec 2011

The functions of the state are achieved through

Apolitical socialization
Bseparation of powers
Corgans of government
Ddiplomatic means
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Question 372
waec 2011

The primary function of government in a state is to

Amaintain law and order
Bprovide transport services
Cengage in campaigns and rallies
Dimprison criminals
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Question 373
waec 2011

The study of government in school is important because the students can

Abe assisted by political leaders
Blearn about their rights
Cquality for elections
Dbe nominated for a trip abroad
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Question 374
waec 2011

Government as an institution of the state is defined as a body which

Aconducts elections for the country
Bmakes, enforces and interprets laws for the state
Chires and trains political leaders
Dmakes and interprets laws
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Question 375
waec 2010

The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the

AColonial Secretary
BAustralian Foreign Secretary
CBritish Monarch
DNew Zealand Foreign Minister
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Question 376
waec 2010

The use of veto power in the United Nations Organization (UNO) is only exercised by the

AEconomic and Social Council
BInternational Court of Justice
CTrusteeship Council
DSecurity Council
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Question 377
waec 2010

A representative of one country in another within the Commonwealth of Nations is called

AHigh Commissioner
BAttache
CForeigh Minister
DConsul
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Question 378
waec 2010

The Administrative Headquarters of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) is in

AFreetown
BLome
CBanjul
DAbuja
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Question 379
waec 2010
Which of the following best describes the foreign policy of West African Countries during the Cold War?
ASupport for the Western bloc
BSupport for the Eastern bloc
CNon-alignment with any power bloc
DAllegiance to Nazi government
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Question 380
waec 2010
Which of the following best describes the foreign policy of West African Countries during the Cold War?
ASupport for the Western bloc
BSupport for the Eastern bloc
CNon-alignment with any power bloc
DAllegiance to Nazi government
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Question 381
waec 2010

One of the reasons for military takeover in West Africa is

Asmooth administration
Bpolitical stability
Ccorruption among political leaders
Dgood governance
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Question 382
waec 2010

The constitutional reforms in West Africa after the Second World War were geared towards

Athe assimilation of the people
Bthe evaluation of colonialism
Cmaking the colonies independent states
Dmaking the people support their economic interests
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Question 383
waec 2010

The policy of Assimilation was abandoned because

Ait was too expensive to maintain
Bthe French were fed up
Cthe Africans liked it
Dit was less expensive
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Question 384
waec 2010

The West African Students' Union worked towards

Athe end of colonial rule
Bthe end of indirect rule
Cgetting accommodation for West African Students
Dthe end of the policy of direct rule
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Question 385
waec 2010
Before the Second World War, the British Colonial Executive Council consisted of
Aonly elected Africans
Bonly White officials
Cunofficial members
Dofficial and unofficial members
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Question 386
waec 2010

Which of following best describes the status of Governor-General in British West African countries at independence? They

Awere representing the Queen of England
Bwere above the law
Cmaintained friendly relations with France
Dwere the heads of government
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Question 387
waec 2010

The Loi-Cadre Reforms of 1956 in the French West Africa were as a result of

Apressure from the French territories
Bchange in French Policy of Association
Copposition to Bamako Conference
DBritish colonial policy of granting internal self-government
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Question 388
waec 2010

Anonymity of the civil servants means that they

Aare free from their political heads
Bare to be seen but not be heard
Ccannot vote for any political party
Dare to execute government policies
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Question 389
waec 2010

The term winner-takes all can be associated with

Asecond ballot system
Brepresentative government
Cfirst-past-the post system
Dproportinal representation
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Question 390
waec 2010

A yes or no vote cast by electorate to decide an important issue in an area is known as

Afranchise
Bplebiscite
Celectorate college
Dpublic opinion
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