WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 286

1,426.

The Commonwealth Secretariat is located in _________

A.

Los Angeles

B.

Kuala-Lumpur

C.

London

D.

Glasgow

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,427.

The political parties established in West Africa in the 1950's were aimed at ________

A.

securing independence for their people

B.

Participating in the colonial administration

C.

introducing guerilla warfare against Europeans

D.

representing their people in the British parliament

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,428.

The major role of minority parties in parliament is to _______

A.

criticize every government policy

B.

ensure democratic governance

C.

monitor the activities of the president

D.

supervise the passage of bills

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,429.

Military might is a major determinant of a country's _______

A.

independence

B.

democracy

C.

foreign policy

D.

wealth

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,430.

The media play a vital role in the political environment in that, it ________

A.

articulates the views of individuals

B.

incites people to be lawless

C.

projects individuals above the state

D.

articulates the views of the ruling party

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.