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Question 581
waec 2002
Which of the following is not a purpose of election?
APolitical recruitment
BRigging
CExercise of franchise
DLegitimacy
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Question 582
waec 2002
Pressure groups use all the following techniques to achieve their objectives except
Alobbying
Bdemonstrating
Ccoup détat
Dstrikes
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Question 583
waec 2002
The principle of checks and balances modifies the theory of
Adelegated legislation
Bsupremacy of the law
Cseparation of powers
Drule of law
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Question 584
waec 2002
One of the functions of political parties is to
Amake law
Bdeclare a state of emergency
Cinterpret the constitution
Daggregate interest
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Question 585
waec 2002
One of the main principles of the presidential system is the
Aparliamentary supremacy
Bseparation of powers
Ccreation of local governments
Dcollective responsiblity
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Question 586
waec 2002

Which of the following formulates and implements government policy?

AJudiciary
BLabour
CExecutive
DPolice
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Question 587
waec 2002

Under delegated legislation, the institution empowered to make laws is the

Apress
Bpressure groups
Cexecutive
Dpolitical parties
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Question 588
waec 2002
Another name for the simple majority system of voting is the
Afirst-past-the-post system
Bproportional representation
Cabsolute majority
Dsecond ballot system
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Question 589
waec 2002

Autonomy of constituent units is an important feature of

Aconfederal government
Bpresidential government
Cunitary government
Dparliamentary government
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Question 590
waec 2002
Which of the following protect the rights of the individual in a state?
AThe police and the soldiers
BThe executive and legislature
CThe police and the courts
DThe lawmakers and lawyers
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Question 591
waec 2002
Franchise can be described as the political right to
Avote during elections
Bcontest elections
Cbelong to political parties
Dvote and be oted for
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Question 592
waec 2002
An organization whose ultimate aim is to gain the control of government and implement its programmes is known as a
Apressure group
Bpolitical party
Ctrade union
Dprofessional association
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Question 593
waec 2002
Citizenship can be acquired by
Anationalism
Bnaturalization
Cindigenization
Dcollectivism
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Question 594
waec 2002
Constitutionalism is synonymous with
Aseparation of powers
Bsupremacy of the law
Cdelegated legislation
Dchecks and balances
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Question 595
waec 2002
A country is said to be democratic if
Agerrymandering exists
Bthere are free and fair elections
Ccitizens are disenfranchised
Dthe press is owned by the governmnet
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Question 596
waec 2002
Fascism as a system of government originated in
AItaly
BGermany
CFrance
DBritain
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Question 597
waec 2002

A classless society is the ultimate goal of

Asocialism
Btotalitarianism
Ccapitalism
Dfeudalism
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Question 598
waec 2001

Which of the following is an organ of the United Nations Organization (UNO)?

AAssembly of Heads of State
BInternational Labour Organization
CCouncil of Ministers
DThe Security Council
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Question 599
waec 2001

The organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) responsible for the appointment of the Secretary-General is the

AAppointment Commission
BLiberation Committee
CAssembly of the Heads of State and Goverments
DEconomic and Social Commission
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Question 600
waec 2001

Nigeria's ideal of Africa as the centerpiece of her foreign policy includes all the following except

Asupport for Apartheid policy in South Africa
Bpromotion of African unity
Ccreation of more Nigerian missions in Africa
DSettling of disputes in Africa
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