WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2599

12,991.

Another name for the simple majority system of voting is the

A.

first-past-the-post system

B.

proportional representation

C.

absolute majority

D.

second ballot system

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,992.

Autonomy of constituent units is an important feature of

A.

confederal government

B.

presidential government

C.

unitary government

D.

parliamentary government

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,993.

Which of the following protect the rights of the individual in a state?

A.

The police and the soldiers

B.

The executive and legislature

C.

The police and the courts

D.

The lawmakers and lawyers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,994.

Franchise can be described as the political right to

A.

vote during elections

B.

contest elections

C.

belong to political parties

D.

vote and be voted for

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,995.

An organization whose ultimate aim is to gain the control of government and implement its programmes is known as a

A.

pressure group

B.

political party

C.

trade union

D.

professional association

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.