WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2345

11,721.

A country in which all qualified citizens vote is said to operate

A.

universal suffrage

B.

a universal adult suffrage

C.

a universal male suffrage

D.

an unlimited suffrage

E.

a limited male suffrage

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,722.

Public opinion is crystallized through all the following except

A.

opinion polls

B.

strikes

C.

referenda

D.

military coups

E.

plebiscites

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,723.

Democratic governnance is usually characterized by 

A.

Free, fair and credible elections

B.

Buoyant and competitive economy

C.

Accessible employment opportunities

D.

Youth participation in governance

Correct answer is A

Demcratic government is charaterized by a free, fair and credible elections which potrays the will of the people. 

11,724.

The principle aim of pressure groups is to

A.

subvert the government

B.

support the government

C.

influence the citizens

D.

influence the government

E.

undertake the political education of citizens

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,725.

The nearest government to the people and an important means of promoting grassroot development is the

A.

State government

B.

Unitary government

C.

Local government

D.

Federal government

Correct answer is C

Local government is the nearest government to the people established to achieve the triple objective of ensuring political participation; efficient services delivery; and resource (both human and material) mobilization with the overall goal of achieving improved standard and living conditions of the people at the grassroots. It brings government nearer to the people at the lowest level.