WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2367

11,831.

Which of the following is legal source of political authority?

A.

Power from the gun

B.

Economic power

C.

Minority power

D.

Power from the electorate

E.

Self-emposed power

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,832.

Which of the following is a major challenge to civil society in Nigeria?

A.

Value disorientation

B.

Diverse political interest

C.

Inadequate funding

D.

Unstable political system

Correct answer is C

The development of civil society in Nigeria seems to have been inhibited by a long history of authoritarianism; by colonial heritage and a history of limited economic growth, by religious traditions; by legal structures that often placed obstacles in the way of civil society formation; and by development policies.

11,833.

A country is most likely to have a good government only if it had

A.

good constitution but bad operators

B.

good operators but bad constitution

C.

a good constitution and good operators

D.

a legitimate government

E.

a strong military support

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,834.

Democracy is yet to take firm root in Africa because

A.

It retards African development

B.

African leaders are not experienced enough

C.

Most African leaders detest the will of the people

D.

It is expensive system of government

Correct answer is B

Factors affecting democracy in Africa

  • Corruption and Inefficiency. In many democratic countries, the political leaders, officers, tend to be corrupt, dishonest and inefficient.
  • Role of Anti-Social Elements. 
  • Growing Economic and Social Inequalities Among People. 
  • Casteism and Communalism.

11,835.

The most significant achievement of the United Nations Organisation (UNO) since its formation is the

A.

prevention of another world War

B.

settlement of the Middle East Crisis

C.

enlargement of its membership

D.

appointment of an African as the head of the International Court of Justice

E.

prevention of cold war between the Western and the Eastern power blocs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.