WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2597

12,981.

A government headed by a person elected for a fixed period of time is referred to as

A.

monarchical

B.

socialist

C.

republican

D.

military

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,982.

A system of government where the component units are stronger than the central authority is known as

A.

federalism

B.

confederation

C.

fascism

D.

feudalism

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,983.

Impeachment and veto powers are features of the

A.

parliamentary system

B.

unitary system

C.

theocratic system

D.

presidential system

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,984.

Which of the following is not a purpose of election?

A.

Political recruitment

B.

Rigging

C.

Exercise of franchise

D.

Legitimacy

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,985.

Pressure groups use all the following techniques to achieve their objectives except

A.

lobbying

B.

demonstrating

C.

coup détat

D.

strikes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.