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Question 971

waec 1988

The primary purpose of the state is to

Aestablish a system of law and order

Btrain people to becaome good citizens

CCater for all the needs of the citizens

Densure the self sufficiency of its people

Eensure that its people enjoy absolute freedom

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Question 972

waec 1988

The declaration of state of emergency in Western Nigeria was protected by the constitution of

A1954

B1951

C1960

D1963

E1948

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Question 973

waec 1988

In the Oyo traditional political system the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as the

ABales

BObas

COgboni

DBashorun

EOyomesi

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Question 974

waec 1988

The membership of the Council of States in Nigeria is made up of

AFederal Ministers

BState commissioners

CState governors

Dthe leader of state and the traditional chiefs

Ethe state governors and the head of state

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Question 975

waec 1988

Which of the following is not an accepted way of resolving international conflict?

ADiplomacy

BPropaganda

CNon-militray use of force

DMilitray force (war)

ENuclear war

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Question 976

waec 1988

The following independence of Nigeria was set in motion in 1945 with the coming to power in Britain of

AConservative Party

BTory Party

CLiberal Party

DLabour Party

EDemocratic Party

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Question 977

waec 1988

The following key factors which influenced Nigeria's foreign relations except

Apeaceful co-existence

Beconomic dependence

Cnon-interference

Drespect for territorial integrity

Einternational co-operation

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Question 978

waec 1988

The major problem that arose from the 1979 election centred around the

Ainability of many voters to find their names on the voters register

Bcancellation of election results in many constituencies because of alleged irregularities

Cinability of some dissatisfied candidates to seek redress in the court of law

Dcontroversy over the presidential election result

Ewidespread complaint that too many elections were scheduled too close together

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Question 979

waec 1988

Rule adjudication is the main function of the

AExecutive

BPresident

CLegistature

DJudiciary

ENational Assembly

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Question 980

waec 1988

Another word for red-tapism is

Ademocracy

Bauthocracy

Cidiosyncrasy

Dbureaucracy

Etheocracy

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Question 981

waec 1988

In the process of governing, OUTPUT refers to

Athe influence of pressure group

Bdemand of the political system

Cthe decision of the government

Dthe opinion of the electorate

Ethe influence of political parties

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Question 982

waec 1988

A Nigeria citizen can only be deprived of his citizenship if he is

Acondemned to death

Bconvicted by a court of law

Cmarried to a foreigner

Dholding a dual citizenship

Ean armed robber

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Question 983

waec 1988

Which of the following is not relevant to communism?

ADemocracy

BViolent reolution

CFriedrich Engels

DClass war

EPrivate Enterprise

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Question 984

waec 1988

A state is a special from of human association because it

Ahas a legitimate monoploy of life and death penalties over its citizens

Bis the richest association in society

Chas a constitution approved by the citizens

Dcan punish law breakers

Ehas a government

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Question 985

waec 1988

The state is different from the government because

Athe State unlike the Government is permanent

Bthe Government is made up of powerful people

Cmembers of the Government are elected

Dthe state is created by God

EThe state can exercise absolute power

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Question 986

waec 1988

The United Nations organization (UNO)has its headquarters in

ABritain

BUSSR

CUSA

DChina

EFrance

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Question 987

waec 1988

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 1973 because of Israeli

Arecongnition of Biafra

Boccupation of Egyptian territory

Crefusal to give aid to Nigeria

Deconomic relations with South Africa

Eraid on Entebbe airport in Uganda

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Question 988

waec 1988

The two components of sovereignty are

Athe rule of law and fundamental human rights

Bpolitical power and political authority

Cpolitical culture and political socialization

Dinfluence and poltical authority

Epolitical independence and supreme authority of the state within its territory

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Question 989

waec 1988

Federal Elections were held in Nigeria in

A1946,1951,1954,1979 and 1983

B1954,1959,1964,1979 and 1983

C1923, 1946,1951,1979,and 1983

D1954,1960,1964,1979 and1983

E1960,1963,1964,1979 and 1983

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Question 990

waec 1988

A rigid constitution is said to be best suited for a

AFederal Government

BSocialist Government

CMilitary Government

DUnitary government

EFascist Government

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