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Question 921
waec 1990
In the absence of the existence of traditional rulers in Igbo communities the British colonial administration appointed the
AEze
BParamount Chiefs
COzo
DWarrant Chiefs
EObi
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Question 922
waec 1990
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel because of that country's
Araid on a Ugandan town
Boccupation of Arab territories, including Egypt
Cnon-support of Nigeria civil war
Dsupport for South Africa
ERefusal to accept pilgrims from Africa
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Question 923
waec 1990
In which system of government does the state require the control of everything and allows no opposition?
AFeudalism
BCapitalism
CTotalitarianism
DCommunism
ESocialism
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Question 924
waec 1990
The Nigeria National Democratic Party was founded by
ADr Nnamdi Azikiwe
BChief Obafemi Awolowo
CHerbert Macaculary
DErnest Okoli
EH.O.Davis
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Question 925
waec 1990
The lowest class of people in the hierarcy of Feudal system is made up of the
ALords
BNobles
CSerfs
DKings Servants
EKnights
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Question 926
waec 1990
The main function of the judiciary is to
Aserve as the watchdog of executive
Benact laws
Cexecute the laws of the land
Dinterpret the laws
Eprotect the interest of accused persons
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Question 927
waec 1990
The process whereby the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf is called
Aan indirect election
Ban unfair election
Ca rigged election
Da disputed election
Ean unpopular election
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Question 928
waec 1990
Capitalism is an economic system in which
Athe economy of the state is centrally planned and controlled
Bprivated persons are permitted to undertake enterprises
Caccumulation of private property is forbidden
Dthe means of production are owned and controlled by the state
Eall big industries and land are publicly owned for the common good
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Question 929
waec 1990
Under what constitution did the Supreme Court become the highest Court of Appeal in Nigeria?
ALytteton Constitution
BRepublican Constitution
CMacpherson Constitution
DIndependence Constitution
ERichards Constitution
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Question 930
waec 1989
Which of the following is not a pressure group? The
ANigeria Farmers’ Council
BNigeria Union of Teachers
Cthe National Party of Nigeria
DAcademic Staff Union of Universities
ENigeria Medical Association
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Question 931
waec 1989
During the 1964 Federal elections there was a total boycott of voting in
AThe Western Region
BLagos
Cthe Northern Region
Dthe Eastern Region
Ethe Mid-Western Region
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Question 932
waec 1989
The principle of anonymity of civil servants means that they are
ACareer officers
Bnot the servants of a particular government
Ctrained for the duties they perform
Dnot credited or blamed for anything they do
Eentitled to pension and gratuity when they retire
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Question 933
waec 1989
Which of the following is not an objective in foreign policy?
APrestige
BLarge population
CTerritorial integrity
DSurvival
EPreservation of states beliefs and values
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Question 934
waec 1989
The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
APromotes unity in diversity
Ballows for the dominance of the minority ethnic groups
Cconcentrates governmental power at one level of government
Dadvances the interest of the rich
Eensures the dominance of one political party
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Question 935
waec 1989
Foreign policy refers to
AA policy made by a foreign country
Ba policy made by a country for foreigners
Ca policy made by a country when it is at war
Dthe international events which govern states internal policies
Ethe general principles which govern a state’s international behaviour
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Question 936
waec 1989
A parliamentary-cabinet system of government is practised in
ACanada
BNigeria
Cthe Soviet Union
Dall European countries
Ethe United States of America
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Question 937
waec 1989
One of the first actions of military government s when they take over power in Nigeria is to
ADetain all the politicians
Bappoint new ministers and commissioners
Ctour the country to explain why they have taken over
Dgive bonus to worker
Esuspend the constitution
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Question 938
waec 1989
The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
AIt is faster than other systems
Bnobody can be prevented from voting
Ct ensures the anonymity of each voter
Dlosers can ask for another secret vote
Eit extends the franchise to all adults
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Question 939
waec 1989
Socialism developed as a protest against the evils of
AMonarchy
Boligarchy
Cfeudalism
Dcapitalism
Efascism
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Question 940
waec 1989
Which of the following countries does not operate a federal constitution?
AUSA
BCanada
CNigeria
DFrance
ESwitzerland
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