WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 300

1,496.

The sum total of authority in a state unrestrained by law is _______

A.

monarchy

B.

society

C.

oligarchy

D.

sovereign

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,497.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of proportional representation?

A.

encourages rigging

B.

promotes strong government

C.

makes for easy decision making in parliament

D.

is difficult and cumbersome to operate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,498.

Political participation can take the form of __________

A.

belonging to a trade union

B.

being a member of a pressure group

C.

canvassing for votes

D.

organizing festival for good harvest

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,499.

A major difference between power and authority is that, authority is ________

A.

scarcely exercised

B.

more dependent on coercion

C.

acquired popularly

D.

exercised through force

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,500.

Which of the following is an advantage of monocephalous executive ___________

A.

sharing of power

B.

quick decision making

C.

impartial dispension of justice

D.

enjoyment of press freedom

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.