WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2282

11,406.

Which of the following is a major limitation to the operational effectiveness of the pubic service?

A.

Change of government

B.

Corruption

C.

Nepotism

D.

Bureaucratic red-tapism

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,407.

Representative democracy thrives on

A.

Educated electorates

B.

Formation of political parties

C.

Free and fair elections

D.

Equal gender representation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,408.

Which of the following is a negative way of engaging in popular participation in a state?

A.

Engaging in rallies and demonstrations

B.

Joining political party of your choice

C.

Taking part in general elections

D.

Snatching of ballot box during elections

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,409.

The feeling of indifference people have towards participating in issues related to governance is termed

A.

Political discontentment

B.

Apathy

C.

Bad leadership

D.

Selfishness

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,410.

What value of p will make (x\(^2\) - 4x + p) a perfect square?

A.

-2

B.

16

C.

4

D.

-8

Correct answer is C

(x\(^2\) - 4x + p)

Use the coefficient of the middle variable(-4x)

= (\(\frac{-4}{2}\))\(^2\)

= (-2)\(^2\)

= 4