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Question 81
jamb 2025

The First-Past-the-Post system of voting is also referred to as

Asingle transferable voting system
Bsimple majority method
Calternative voting method
Dsecond ballot system
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Question 82
waec 2024

For the executive to enjoy the goodwill of the people in a democratic state, it must adhere to the tenets of 

Athe Council of State
Bexercise of unrestrained power
Claissez-faire government
Dpolitical equality
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Question 83
waec 2024

The perceived perennial problem of the United Nations (UN) since its inception is the 

ADirective Principles of State Policy
Bdeep-seated diversity among member states
Cnature of political leaders and their ages
Dpoor constitutional provisions of member states
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Question 84
waec 2024

In what way can the local government system assist in national development? By

Aaligning local efforts with broader national goals
Bdepending on the central government for basic needs and development
Cencouraging youth movement to the industrial centres
Densuring only top-bottom policies of government are supported
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Question 85
waec 2024

A government with corrupt rulers who use their power to exploit the people and natural resources of their own territory to extend their personal wealth and political power is described as

Aautocracy
Bcapitalism
Ckleptocracy
Doligarchy
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Question 86
waec 2024

Power, authority, legitimacy and sovereignty are described in the study of government as what?

ABasic Concepts and Principles
BConstitutionalism and Meanings
CPrinciples and Structures
DStructure of Governance
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Question 87
waec 2024

Globalisation impacts the development and progress of West African States by way of 

Amanipulation of economics of states
Bpropping of regimes
Cprotecting state sovereignty
Dtechnology transfer
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Question 88
waec 2024

The British Colonial policy in her West African territories was marked by the following strategies and structures except

Adivide and rule
Beconomic exploitation
Cindirect rule
Dinvestments in the colonies
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Question 89
waec 2024

The grave effect of the French Colonial Policy of Assimilation in her West African Colonies was the 

Aaggressive development of nationalism
Bshortfall in the essential needs of the colonies
Cslow pace in their political fortunes
Dwaging war on neighbouring colonial territories
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Question 90
waec 2024

The following constitute the key features of most independent constitutions in West African States except

Anationalist leaders became army commanders
Bdemocratic principles of governance
Cnational unity and diversity
Dsocio-economic rights and development
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Question 91
waec 2024

Military rule does not only pose a threat to democracy but also to 

Afundamental human rights
Bnational borders
Cnationalism and patriotism
Dstate sovereignty
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Question 92
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 93
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 94
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 95
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 96
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 97
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 98
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 99
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 100
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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