WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2974

14,866.

Montesquieu's political theory of separation of powers was meant to

A.

promote unity in government

B.

prevent dictatorial rule

C.

ensure social justice

D.

enhance state security

Correct answer is B

Montesquieu's approach was to present and defend a form of government which was not excessively centralized in all its powers to a single monarch or similar ruler, form of government known then as "aristocracy". He based this model on the Constitution of the Roman Republic and the British constitutional system.

14,867.

PQRS is a trapezuim. QR//PS, /PQ/ = 5cm, /OR/ = 6cm, /PS/ = 10cm and angle QPS = 42o. Calculate the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides

A.

3.35cm

B.

3.73cm

C.

4.50cm

D.

4.62cm

Correct answer is A

h = ?

\(\frac{h}{5cm}\) = sin 45o

h = 5cm x 0.6691 = 3.35cm

14,868.

Diplomatic and parliamentary immunities put limitations on

A.

the rule of law

B.

separation of powers

C.

checks and balances

D.

foreign policies

Correct answer is A

The Rule of Law is an important contribution of the British Constitution. It means that in the eyes of the law all persons, whether big or small, the highest government official or ordinary citizen, a big capitalist or a poor man, are equal. It also means that in the eyes of law, there is no privileged class. But certain diplomatic immunities retrain the effect of the rule of law

14,869.

The following is the graph of a quadratic friction, find the value of x when y = 0

A.

1, 2

B.

1, 4

C.

2, 3

D.

1, 6

Correct answer is B

when y = 0, value of x = roots of the equation

x2 - 5x + 4 = 0

x = 1, 4 (see graph)

14,870.

Fundamental Human Rights are entrenched in constitutions purposely to

A.

ensure freedom of speech

B.

guarantee the liberty of citizens

C.

promote good governance

D.

promote trade

Correct answer is B

Human rights and fundamental freedoms are provided by the Constitution to guarantee liberty of citizens.