WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2847

14,231.

A common feature in a pre-colonial centralized state was

A.

loyalty to one political superior

B.

absence of single superior political authority

C.

the existence of autocratic rule

D.

existence of separation of powers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14,232.

A chief could be deposed in the pre-colonial era if he

A.

violated the written constitution

B.

persistently neglected the advice of his elders

C.

refused to collect taxes for the British Governor

D.

married too many wives

Correct answer is B

One way a chief could be stripped of his title is when he is found to act on his own with no regards to the advice of the elders concerning issues

14,233.

The efficiency of public corporations can be enhanced through

A.

increased production of goods

B.

appointment of staff based on patronage

C.

frequent redeployment of staff

D.

less government interference

Correct answer is D

It is important to be able to say whether or not an enterprise in the public sector is efficient and to measure this aspect of its performance. One way to ensure efficiency is avoiding unnecessary interference from government. 

14,234.

Which of the following is not a form of proportional representation?

A.

Alternative vote

B.

Second ballot

C.

List system

D.

Plurality system

Correct answer is D

Proportional representation is a system used to elect a country's government. If no party wins over 50% of the vote, then a coalition government usually has to be formed, where a government is formed from two or more different political parties, who together have over 50% of the seats in parliament.

14,235.

In a two-party system, only two political parties

A.

exist in the country

B.

dominate the political scene

C.

register their members

D.

undertake political education

Correct answer is B

A two-party system is a party system where two major political parties dominate the political landscape. At any point in time, one of the two parties typically holds a majority in the legislature and is usually referred to as the majority or governing party while the other is the minority or opposition party.