WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3007

15,031.

A country with homogeneous societies and a small population is suitable for the establishment?

A.

a unitary state

B.

a nation state

C.

a federal state

D.

an autonomous state

Correct answer is B

Nation-state. is a form of political organization under which a relatively homogeneous people inhabits a sovereign state especially : a state containing one as opposed to several nationalities.

15,032.

In a parliamentary system of government, the legislature and executive are fused to ensure 

A.

supremacy of the ruling party in administering the state

B.

smoothness in the administration of the state

C.

the constitution is read in parliament at all time

D.

the judiciary consults parliament before ruling on cases

Correct answer is B

A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state where the executive derives its democratic legitimacy from its ability to command the confidence of the legislature, typically a parliament, and is also held accountable to that parliament. For instance the government must gain a vote of confidence from the assembly, the assembly may grant to the government the power to make delegated legislation or the head of government is automatically a member of the assembly. With this, everyone is collectively responsible for all decisions made and enable a smooth administration of governance.

15,033.

Express the square root of 0.000144 in the standard form

A.

1.2 x 10-4

B.

1.2 x 10-3

C.

1.2 x 10-2

D.

1.2 x 10-1

Correct answer is C

\(\sqrt{0.000144}\) = 0.012

= 1.2 x 10-2

15,034.

Find the value to which N3000.00 will amount in 5 years at 6% per annum simple interest

A.

N3,900.00

B.

N3,750.00

C.

N3,600.00

D.

N3,300

Correct answer is A

A = P + I

p + \(\frac{PRT}{100}\)

A = N3000 (1 + \(\frac{6 \times 5}{100}\))

= N3000(1 + 0.3)

A = N3000 (1.3)

= N3,900.00

15,035.

Judicial review is a mechanism for checking?

A.

arbitrary use of power

B.

irresponsible journalism

C.

electoral malpractices

D.

military adventures

Correct answer is A

Judicial review is a process under which executive or legislative actions are subject to review by the judiciary. Judicial review is one of the checks and balances in the separation of powers: the power of the judiciary to supervise the legislative and executive branches when the latter exceed their authority.