WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2760

13,796.

A government that is constituted by several parties after a general election is referred to as

A.

elite government

B.

fascist government

C.

illegitimate government

D.

national government

Correct answer is D

National government : A national government is a government with members from more than one political party

13,797.

A one - party system is common to

A.

monarchical government

B.

representative government

C.

totalitarian government

D.

democratic government

Correct answer is C

A one-party system is a form of government where the country is ruled by a single political party, meaning only one political party exists and the forming of other political parties is forbidden. Countries with a one party system usually have dictators or totalitarian kind of government because there is no room for opposition and criticism

13,798.

An organized group that seek the power in a state is a

A.

social group

B.

co-operative society

C.

political party

D.

pressure group

Correct answer is C

Political party, a group of persons organized to acquire and exercise political power.

13,799.

Establishment of an independent judiciary is a way of safeguarding citizens'

A.

rights

B.

obligations

C.

privileges

D.

education

Correct answer is A

Judicial independence is the concept that the judiciary should be independent from the other branches of government or the politician in office. That is, courts should not be subject to improper influence from the other branches of government or from private or partisan interests. This is one way to preserve the rights of citizens 

13,800.

Obedience to the laws of the state is a part of one's

A.

duties

B.

rights

C.

privileges

D.

requirements

Correct answer is A

The following are some duties of a citizen

  • Support and defend the Constitution.
  • Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.
  • Participate in the democratic process.
  • Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
  • Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
  • Participate in your local community.