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Question 41

waec 2024

Which state institution is referred to as the bureaucratic wing responsible for the running of government offices, agencies and departments?

ABureau of National Affairs

BCivil Service

CController of state services

DPublic services board

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Question 42

waec 2024

Constitutionally, the local government administration is controlled by the state through

Aadministrators

Blegislation

Cnative laws

Dstate bureau

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Question 43

waec 2024

These rights which are explicitly protected by the Constitution are referred to as

Achecks and balances

Bconstitutional clauses

Centrenched clauses

Dseparation of powers

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Question 44

waec 2024

Promoting electoral integrity is the crucial function of which institution of state?

Athe civil society organisations

Bexecutive arm of government

Celectoral management body

Dsecurity services

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Question 45

waec 2024

One of the pivotal roles played by pressure groups in a functioning democracy is the

Aimplementation of public policy by them

Binfluence on public policy decisions

Ctrumpeting of good deeds of a government always

Dblackmailing of the government to act in their favour

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Question 46

waec 2024

The media serve a useful purpose in a democracy by

Aconnecting the government and the people

Bensuring government plays to their dictates

Cassisting in the formation of political parties

Dmanipulating political leaders in government

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Question 47

waec 2024

Public opinion is an essential element in a democracy because it can act as a

Acheck on leadership and government activities

Bmouthpiece for the opposition only

Cnews outlet for the media and government only

Dpropaganda tool for the government at all material times

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Question 48

waec 2024

By competing in general elections, political parties ultimately offer citizens

Aa choice in government

Bautomatic membership of a party

Copportunity to be extremely to one party

Dopportunity to vilify the government

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Question 49

waec 2024

The responsibility of citizens towards nation-building is to

Aencourage civil disobedience in the face of hardship

Bparticipate and contribute to decision making

Cstampede government policies and programmes

Dboycott and withdraw services to the state

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Question 50

waec 2024

One of the paramount roles to play as a citizen in sustaining the democratic system of governance is to

Aavoid criticism of government

Bplay the partisan card

Cpray for a good leader

Dregister and vote in elections

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Question 51

waec 2024

Which one of the following factors has contributed largely to the weakened and poor performance of state institutions in most West African States?

Acorruption

Bglobalisation

Clow remuneration and wages

Dweak institutional memory

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Question 52

waec 2024

One of the reasons for having two legislative chambers in the governance structure of a country is to ensure the

Aexecutive is kept under check and control

Bpowers of the lower chamber is suppressed

Cstrict control of the affairs of the state

Dthorough scrutiny of legislation

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Question 53

waec 2024

The application of the common principles that are important to improve decision-making processes and ultimately strengthen democracy and improve social and economic development is best described as

Afundamental human rights

Bgood governance

Cseparation of powers

Dsocial democracy

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Question 54

waec 2024

Accountability in constitutional democracy is best enforced through a system of

Achecks and balances

Bcivil society organisations

Csubversion of the law

Dselection of the right leaders

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Question 55

waec 2024

The following factors are challenges faced by the judiciary under the doctrine of Separation of Powers except

Aappointment of judges

Bfinancial autonomy

Cremoval of judges from office

Dpoor legal infrastructure

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Question 56

waec 2024

Which one among the following factors greatly restrains the government in a democratic society?

AConsent of the governed

BConsent of the civil society organisation

CIdeology of the party

DParliamentary debates

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Question 57

waec 2024

The fundamental principles by which a state is ordered and governed are usually outlined in a

Abill

Bconstitution

Cparliamentary proceedings

Dstate manual

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Question 58

waec 2024

The institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws is the

Agovernment

Bjudiciary

Cpolitical party

Dsecurity agency

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Question 59

waec 2024

The ultimate source of power and authority which sets the state apart from other forms of political organisations is referred to as

Aconstitutionalism

Bchecks and balances

Crule of law

Dsovereignty

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Question 60

waec 2023

One of the low points in the cabinet system of government is that, the

Adivided loyalty of the cabinet ministers is strong

Bcentre of power in the system is stable

CPrime Minister does not regard the Head of State

Dtenure of government is always not stable

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