WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2314

11,566.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of collective responsibility in a cabinet system of government?

A.

Ministers are removed indiscriminately

B.

it kills individual minister's initiatives

C.

The system is difficult to operate

D.

The Prime Minister is blameless

E.

The system is old fashioned

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,567.

Who among the following is not eligible to vote?

A.

Civil servant

B.

Retired soldier

C.

Certified bankrupt

D.

Chief magistrate

E.

Reverend father

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,568.

Rule of law means

A.

that only the National Assembly can make laws

B.

that no absence of a military government

C.

the rule by lawyers only

D.

that only the head of state is above the law

E.

that no one is above the law

Correct answer is E

The principle of the rule of law emphasizes that everyone, including government officials and the head of state, is subject to and accountable under the law. It implies that the law should govern a nation, and no one is exempt from its provisions. This concept is fundamental to the idea of a just and fair legal system where individuals and authorities are held accountable for their actions in accordance with established laws and procedures.

11,569.

Any constitution that has special rules for its amendment is said to be

A.

flexible

B.

rigid

C.

confederal

D.

unwritten

E.

written

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,570.

Which of the following countries operates an unwritten constitution?

A.

Guinea

B.

United State of American

C.

Great Britain

D.

Great Britain

E.

Nigeria

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.