WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3004

15,016.

Which of the following agencies helps the most in shaping public opinion?

A.

pressure groups

B.

mass media

C.

college and universities

D.

peer groups

Correct answer is B

Public opinion can be influenced by agegenderincome, hobbies, race, religion,occupation, etc., as well as the economic situation during or concerning a public issue. Public opinion is mostly influenced by mass media which includes television, magazines, radio, and newspapers. This is so because, it reaches a wide range of audience and opinions about governement policies and style of leadership is formed based on what is reported by the mass media

15,017.

Pressure groups seek to influence the polices of government.

A.

to the advantage of their members

B.

so that all citizens can benefit

C.

to suit the manifestos of political parties

D.

to conform with electoral act

Correct answer is A

pressure group, also known as an interest group or lobby, is an organization formed by like-minded people who seek to influence PUBLIC POLICY to promote an interest. Motives for action may be based on a shared political, religious, moral, health or commercial position. 

15,018.

Which of these is not a source of revenue for political parties?

A.

dues

B.

grants

C.

tolls

D.

doantions

Correct answer is C

Apart from public funds, electioneering campaigns and other party activities,  elections are supported through private sources including monies and in-kind contributions made to political parties or candidates from: subscriptions, fees and levies from party membership, fines, proceeds from investments made by party faithfuls.

15,019.

Which of these functions is performed by both political parties and pressure groups?

A.

interest aggregation and articulation

B.

source of mediation in a state

C.

provision of specialized information

D.

seeking to manage the affairs of the state

Correct answer is A

Political parties and pressure groups work to achieve democratic goals. In a democracy, political parties and pressure or special interest groups are free to develop policies to achieve goals they have created. They also are free to work to elect candidates that will support and will advance those policies.

15,020.

Citizens can seek redress against injustice from the state through the?

A.

ombudsman

B.

head of civil service

C.

civil service commission

D.

titular executive

Correct answer is A

An ombudsman, ombudsperson, ombud, or public advocate is an official who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a violation of rights. The ombudsman is usually appointed by the government or by parliament, but with a significant degree of independence.