WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2502

12,506.

A system in which one level of government exercises an overwhelming authority over others can best be described as

A.

confederal

B.

parliamentary

C.

unitary

D.

presidential

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,507.

Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group?

A.

Propaganda

B.

Boycott

C.

Protest

D.

Violence

Correct answer is D

Civil society organisations (CSOs) are non-governmental, voluntary groups of citizens that organise themselves on behalf of some public interest. They do not involve violence behaviour leading  physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. 

12,508.

One from of delegated legislation is

A.

case laws

B.

statutory instruments

C.

conventions

D.

man-made laws

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,509.

Lack of interest in politics by citizens in the country is referred to as

A.

Ignorance

B.

Apathy

C.

Participation

D.

Socialization

Correct answer is B

Political apathy is a feeling of disinterest in the sense of politics or apathy towards politics. It can consist of interest apathy, voter apathy, and information apathy.

 

12,510.

The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria outlines the functions of

A.

Federal government

B.

Local government

C.

State government

D.

National government

Correct answer is B

The constitution of the federal rebublic of nigeria 1999 Fourth Schedule states the Functions of a Local Government Council.