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Question 791
jamb 2011
In a socialist economy,private accumulation of wealth is
Aprohibited
Bregulated
Climited
Dencouraged
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Question 792
jamb 2011
A main feature of the parliamentary system is that
Athe executive consists of all party members
Bjudges are drawn from the ruling party
Celectoral commissioners leave at the end of their tenure
Dthe executive is appointed by the legislature
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Question 793
jamb 2011

Ending a session of parliament by royal proclamation means the

Aexpiration of parliament
Bprorogation of parliament
Cadjournment of parliament
Ddissolution of parliament
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Question 794
jamb 2011
Which of the following is a unitary state?
ANigeria
BIndia
CUnited States of America
DGhana
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Question 795
jamb 2011
Members of a parliament are required to report the proceedings of the house to their
Aconstituencies
Blocal government chairmen
Ctraditional rulers
Dpolitical parties
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Question 796
jamb 2011
A major weakness of confederation is
Aover-concentration of authority
Btendency towards secession
Clack of local independence
Dlack of common currency
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Question 797
jamb 2011
Which of the following performs quasi-legislative functions?
AThe Judiciary
BThe Traditional Institutions
CThe Civil Service
DThe Executive
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Question 798
jamb 2011
A system based on hierarchies of land ownership is
Afeudalism
Btotalitarianism
Ccommunism
Dfascism
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Question 799
jamb 2011
Private ownership of the means of production is central to
Afascism
Bfeudalism
Ccapitalism
Dcommunism
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Question 800
jamb 2011
Which of the following is a feature of democracy?
Ainterdependence of states
Bstate responsibilities to society
Cpower vested in minority parties
Dpopular consultation
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Question 801
jamb 2011

In a nation, sovereignty is vested in the

Acommunity
Bstate
Celite
Delectorate
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Question 802
jamb 2011

Political behavior is governed by

Apolitical socialization
Bpolitical ideology
Cpolitical economy
Dpolitical culture
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Question 803
jamb 2011

The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is

Apolitical emancipation
Bpolitical socialization
Cpolitical participation
Dpolitical orientation
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Question 804
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 805
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 806
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 807
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 808
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 809
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 810
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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