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Question 1
waec 2022

The following options are today the biggest threat to the democracy of West African States except

Aelection disputes and related violence
Bmilitary intervention in politics
Cyouth unemployment
Dnon involvement of traditional rulers in politics.
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Question 2
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Public corporations are struggling in the West African States as a result of

Aheavy social and political cost
Bprivate-public partnership
Cpublic scrutiny and accountability
Ddirect foreign investment
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Question 3
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The Council of Elders in the pre-colonial political institutions of West Africa best served on the Council as

Awarriors of the state
Bgo-between the gods and the people
Ccustodians of the wealth of the state
Drepresentative of the commoners
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Question 4
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One negative effect of colonialism on the people of West Africa over the years is the

Aintroduction of modern idea of governance
Bcreation of large political units
Cchange of the socio-political systems of living
Ddevelopment of political institutions
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Question 5
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The process of international integration arising from the inter-change of world views, products, ideas and other aspects of culture is known as

Anational interest
Bglobalisation
Cgeopolitics
Dinterest aggregation
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Question 6
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The Economic Community of West African States was established with the following aims except to

Ause force to depose unconstitutional regimes
Bimprove the living standard of its people
Ccontribute to the progress and development of the African continent
Dfoster relations among membe states
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Question 7
waec 2022

Which of the following options does not constitute the main objectives of the United Nations?

AThe maintenance of international peace and security
BThe promotion of the well-being of the peoples of the world
CInternational cooperation
DThe use of force to comply with its provisions
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Question 8
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When a superior court declares an action of the executive ultra-vires, it means that

Athe executive should leave power
Ba vote of no confidence had been passed on the government
Cthe judiciary is more powerful than the executive
Dthe action is illegal and of no effect
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Question 9
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A quasi-federal structure is so arranged in order for the

Acitizens to have dual allegiance and dual citizenship
Bcomponent units to breakaway at will
C
Dpresident to amend the constitution at will
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Question 10
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The basic human right of citizens in a state are

Afreedom of movement, free education and free health
Bfree social services, speech and religion
Cright to life, liberty and property
DRight to higher education, property and freedom of thought
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Question 11
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The concept of social justice implies that the state must ensure

Asharing of political power with opponents
Bsecurity for multi- national businesses
Cequality of citizens
Dfairmess to foreign nationals
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Question 12
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In which system of government does the legislature pass a vote of no confidence in the government?

AFederal
BCabinet
CDe jure
DMonarchical
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Question 13
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In an election, a secret ballot is described as the process where the voter

Ais screened off to conceal the vote
Bcast the vote in a sealed box
Cis searched before casting the vote
D
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Question 14
waec 2022

Which of the following options is not a function of political parties?

APolicy implementation
BPolitical socialisation
CPolitical education
DAggregation of interest
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Question 15
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The appointment of judges is based on the recommendation of the

ACivil Service
Commission
BPublic Service Commission
CEminent persons in society
DJudicial Service Commission
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Question 16
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A coalition government is a common feature of a

Atwo party systems
Bmulti-party system
Cone party system
Dnon-party system
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Question 17
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The sovereignty of a state can be limited to a great extent by

ARule of law
Bseparation of powers
CInternational Laws and conventions
DLegislative Assembly
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Question 18
waec 2022

The administrative head of the ministry is the

Aofficial of the ruling government
Bgeneral manager
Cpermanent secretary
Dchief coordinating officer
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Question 19
waec 2022

In which political system does the government control every aspect of a citizen's life?

Acommunism
BDictatorship
CTotalitarianism
DAristocracy
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Question 20
waec 2022

Which of the following factors does not influence a country's foreign policy?

AHuman resources
BGeographical location
CSystem of education and number of universities
DInternational laws and conventions
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