WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2878

14,386.

Which of the following is not a function of a political party?

A.

Educating the government

B.

Interest articulation

C.

Aggregation of opinions

D.

Selection of persons for government

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14,387.

A multi-party system often leads to the formation of a

A.

coalition government

B.

very strong executive

C.

dictatorial government

D.

confederal government

Correct answer is A

A coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate, reducing the dominance of any one party within that "coalition". The usual reason for this arrangement is that no party on its own can achieve a majority in the election. Imply put, it is the coming together of different political parties to form one party with the sole aim of winning an election with the collision. This happens in countries with multi-party system

14,388.

Which of the following is an obligation of a citizen?

A.

Arresting offenders

B.

Voting at elections

C.

Prosecuting offenders

D.

Adjudicating cases

Correct answer is B

Duties refer to civic responsibilities or obligations which citizens are obliged, by law, to undertake for the state. These duties are performed in exchange for the protection the state provides. One of the main duties of a citizen is to pay his or taxes to the state. Voting during an election is also an obligation you owe the state as a citizen

14,389.

Citizens can be deprived of their rights during

A.

democratic regime

B.

parliamentary debate

C.

emergency periods

D.

political campaigns

Correct answer is C

Citizenship Deprivation is when an individual citizenship status – whether through birth, naturalisation, or being a citizen of an overseas territory or otherwise – has that citizenship removed by the government. It can happen in times of emergency

14,390.

Which of the following is a duty of a good citizen?

A.

paying tax regularly

B.

Must assist the poor

C.

should challenge the of the land

D.

Must join the law enforcement agents

Correct answer is A

Duties refer to civic responsibilities or obligations which citizens are obliged, by law, to undertake for the state. These duties are performed in exchange for the protection the state provides. One of the main duties of a citizen is to pay his or taxes to the state.