WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2771

13,851.

Which of the following is not function of political parties?

A.

Presenting candidates for elections

B.

Unite diverse views of different interest groups

C.

Forming government after elections

D.

Bringing the country's economic and social conditions under control

Correct answer is D

 Roles/functions of political parties?
- Nominate candidates
- Rally their supporters,
- participate in government
- Act as a "bonding agent" for their own officeholders, and act as a watchdog over the other party. 

13,852.

A group that presents candidates for elections is a

A.

political party

B.

pressure group

C.

vigilante group

D.

co-operative society

Correct answer is A

A political party is an organized group of people who have the same ideology, or who otherwise have the same political positions, and who field candidates for elections, in an attempt to get them elected and thereby implement the party's agenda.

13,853.

The main obligation of a citizen is

A.

to register for election

B.

allegiance to the state

C.

to serve in the army

D.

the right to life

Correct answer is B

Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws. 

13,854.

Which of the following protects the liberties of individuals in the state?

A.

Executive

B.

Legislature

C.

Judiciary

D.

Cabinet

Correct answer is C

The judiciary is the branch of government which administers justice according to law.  The judicial system is a key aspect of our democratic way of life. It upholds peace, order and good government.

13,855.

The leader of the opposition in a parliament belongs to the

A.

ruling party

B.

majority party in parliament

C.

minority party in parliament

D.

electorate

Correct answer is C

The reason why it is called an opposition is because they have lesser seats in parliament. The opposition is usually the minority in parliament