WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2971

14,851.

A citizen is an individual who

A.

has the legal and political rights in a country

B.

has lived in a country for sometime

C.

enjoys only economic rights

D.

enjoys immunity in the country

Correct answer is A

Citizen; is a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.

14,852.

The organ of government responsible for implementation of polices in a state is the

A.

legislature

B.

judiciary

C.

executive

D.

public bureau

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14,853.

Using the diagram, find the bearing of X from Y

A.

300o

B.

240o

C.

120o

D.

60o

Correct answer is B

The bearing of X from Y

= 360 - 120 = 240

14,854.

Quick decision making is an advantage of

A.

unicameralism

B.

constitutionalism

C.

federalism

D.

republicanism

Correct answer is A

A major advantage of a unicameral system is that laws can be passed more efficiently. A unicameral system may be able to pass legislation too easily, however, and a proposed law that the ruling class supports may be passed even if the majority of citizens do not support it.

14,855.

The prerogative power resides with the

A.

ombudsman

B.

executive

C.

national assembly

D.

civil organization

Correct answer is B

Prerogative powers were formerly exercised by the monarch acting on his or her own initiative. Since the 19th century, by convention, the advice of the prime minister or the cabinet—who are then accountable to Parliament for the decision—has been required in order for the prerogative to be exercised.