WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2983

14,911.

One of the features of an absolute monarch is that the ruler

A.

is elected by the electorate

B.

has a definite tenure of office

C.

is elected by the representatives of the people

D.

wields the supreme power in a state

Correct answer is D

Absolute monarchy, or absolutism, meant that the ultimate authority to run a state was in the hands of a king who ruled by divine right.

14,912.

In a presidential system of government, the president can constitutionally be removed from the office through

A.

persuasion

B.

impeachment

C.

coup d' etat

D.

vote -of-no- confidence

Correct answer is B

Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official. it is one of the ways a president can be removed  from office

14,913.

When an action of the executive is declared ultra-vires, it is a control exercised by the

A.

public

B.

minister

C.

judiciary

D.

parliament

Correct answer is C

Ultra-vires means acting or done beyond one's legal power or authority.

14,914.

The official who enforces discipline among members of his party in parliament is the

A.

majority leader

B.

minority leader

C.

clerk of the House

D.

chief whip

Correct answer is D

The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures whose task is to administer the whipping system that tries to ensure that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires.

14,915.

A constitution that requires complicated procedure for its amendment is

A.

rigid

B.

flexible

C.

written

D.

unwritten

Correct answer is A

Rigid constitution is  a constitution that is difficult or slow to change usually because of a prescribed process of amendment that is detailed and lengthy