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Question 31
waec 2024

Diplomacy plays a vital role in shaping the interactions between states and by extension maintaining 

Abipolar world
Bglobal stability
Cpower blocks
Dunipolar world
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Question 32
waec 2024

The following influential nationalist leaders contributed significantly to shaping the political destiny and nation-states of West Africa except

ADawda Kairaba Jawara
BKwame Nkrumah
CNnamdi Azikwe
DOliver Tambo
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Question 33
waec 2024

The Crown Colony policy introduced some progressive institutions of governance in West Africa such as the 

Acreation of the rigid class system
Beducation of the traditional rulers
Cintroduction of the Western legal system
Dintroduction of military academy
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Question 34
waec 2024

Nationalism played a crucial role in the struggle for independence in West Africa by way of fostering a sense of community among the people and 

Aabhorrence of the Western style of governance
Bcivil disobedience and the killings of white officials
Cdismantling of artificial borders
Dpolitical consciousness
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Question 35
waec 2024

Which institution of state enables different groups and interests to be represented as well as actively participate in the political space?

AAdvocate Groups
BDemocracy
CJudiciary
DPolitical party
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Question 36
waec 2024

The surge in nationalism and its related activities was fueled by oppressive colonial experiences and 

Apartition of West African territories
Bthe strong desire for civilisation
Cideology and activities of Pan-Africanism
Dmonopoly of mineral resources and land degradation
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Question 37
waec 2024

What encompasses a range of diplomatic, political, economic and security decisions and actions that a state embarks on to protect and promote sovereignty on the global stage? 

AAlliances
BForeign policy
CNational interest
Dconstitutionalism
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Question 38
waec 2024

The African Union (AU) aims to promote gender equality and women's empowerment through the strategic framework organ of the 

AAfrican Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)
BAfrican Development Bank (ADB)
CNew Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
DSpecialised Commission of Women Empowerment (SCWE)
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Question 39
waec 2024

The Commonwealth of Nations concerns itself with one of the following activities in member countries which is

Aassisting in the overthrow of unpopular government
Bconducting elections in member countries
Coperating the financial sector of poor countries
Dpromotion of peace and security
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Question 40
waec 2024

The African Union (AU) aims at ensuring the following developments in member countries except for 

Aequal distribution of wealth
Bgovernance and democracy
Cpeace and security
Dsocial development
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Question 41
waec 2024

One of the reasons for which the United Nations (UN) is considered as the only influential world body is the fact that it

Aplays a crucial role in international diplomacy
Bsupports the war mission of member countries
Cinfluences regime change by supporting the opposition
Dwithholds humanitarian support to military regimes
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Question 42
waec 2024

Despite the many challenges bedevilling the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), it has managed over the years in promoting

Acollective will against globalisation
Btrade tariffs and self-reliance
Cregional integration and cooperation
D
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Question 43
waec 2024

Which situation in a democratic state can create an environment where military intervention is perceived as the only option to restore order, protect the population or address grievances?

Aboycott of elections
Beconomic crises
Cpolitical crises
Dyouth unemployent
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Question 44
waec 2024

A set of principles enshrined in a constitution that guide the government in making laws and policies for the welfare of the people is referred to as

Adirective principle of state policy
Bconstitutional provisions
CHuman Rights and Administrative Justice
Dedicts, customs and traditions
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Question 45
waec 2024

A type of constitution suitable for the governance of a federal state is a 

Aflexible constitution
Brigid constitution
Crepublican constitution
Dparliamentary constitution
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Question 46
waec 2024

Which one of the following cannot be considered as a factor that influences the delimitation of a country into constituencies? 

Aadministrative convenience
Bgeographical proximity
Chistorical experience
Dpolitical socialisation
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Question 47
waec 2024

The impartiality of the civil servants is important to the governance structure because they work for the interest of the 

Abureaucrat
Bexecutive
Cpresidency
Dstate
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Question 48
waec 2024

As part of its constitutional mandate, the Public Service Commission operates to

Aappoint the head of the commission
Bcarry out the order of the presidency only
Crecruit high ranking personnel for the civil service
Dreview salaries and allowances of staff of the executive only
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Question 49
waec 2024

One of the following options  does not pass as a means of ensuring the independence of the judiciary which is

Aimmunity from prosecution
Bpromotion on merit
Csecurity of tenure
Dsalary determined by the executive
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Question 50
waec 2024

The local government administration in many West African countries is faced with a myriad of problems one of which is

Aemployment retention
Billiterate traditional authorities
Cunavailability of land
Dweak institution
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