WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2842

14,206.

The power of the central government to dissolve subordinate units at will is a feature of

A.

confederal system of government

B.

unitary system of government

C.

parliamentary system of government

D.

federal system of government

Correct answer is B

The following are some basic characteristics of a unitary state

(a) The central government not only has the power to dissolve the subordinate levels it has created, it can equally modify or reduce the powers given to them.

(b) The subordinate levels are created as agents of the center to administer the local areas on behalf of the centre and to also convey the wishes of the people in the local areas to the center where real power lies.

(c) A unitary government may either operate a unicameral or bicameral legislature. For example Ghana and Britain are unitary states, with the former operating a unicameral while the latter a bicameral legislature.

14,207.

A good example of an absolute monarch is

A.

Adolf Hitler of Germany

B.

Benito Mussolini of Italy

C.

Haile Salessie of Ethiopia

D.

Margaret Thatcher of Britain

Correct answer is C

An absolute monarchy is a form of monarchy where the ruler rules a state and its citizens (i.e., his subjects) without any legal or political interference. ✦ In this form of government, power is usually passed onto children or family. he monarch can put as much tax as they wish and doesnt need to follow their advisors if they have any. In short, power only under that of God. An example of absolute monarch is Haile Salessie of Ethiopia.

He was an old-style absolute monarch who ruled his nation with a sense of paternalism. He believed he knew what is best for Ethiopia. He believed he knew what is best for Ethiopia. He sought to modernize a feudal system but failed to undertake land reform.

14,208.

The institution created for checking abuses by government department is known as the

A.

secret service

B.

secret service

C.

ombudsman

D.

corps marshall

Correct answer is C

An ombudsman, ombudsperson, ombud, or public advocate is an official who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a violation of rights.

14,209.

The Rule of law is limited by

A.

free press

B.

diplomatic immunity

C.

constitutionalism

D.

separation of powers

Correct answer is B

Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity that ensures diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's laws, but they can still be expelled.

14,210.

According to Karl Marx, those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are the

A.

colonialists

B.

workers

C.

bourgeoisies

D.

peasants

Correct answer is C

Marx's theory of class defines classes in their relation to their ownership and control of the means of production. In a capitalist society, the bourgeoisie, or the capitalist class, is the class that owns the means of production and derives a passive income from their operation.