WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3116

15,576.

An electoral system in which the electorate elects a small group of people who in turn elects political office holders is known as

A.

general election

B.

second ballot system

C.

Electoral college

D.

local election

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,577.

One of the importance of voting in a democracy is that, it

A.

is less expensive

B.

ensures development for all voters

C.

commits citizens to the political system

D.

ensures winner takes all policy.

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,578.

Multi-party system is saddled with the problem of 

A.

divisiveness

B.

limited choice

C.

weak opposition

D.

political consciousness

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,579.

A one party system imposed by law with all other parties proscribed is 

A.

a social party system

B.

a de jure one party system

C.

a communist political system

D.

an elitist party system

Correct answer is B

A one-party system imposed by law with all other parties proscribed is referred to as a "de jure one-party system." This means that the single-party rule is established by legal or official means, and the existence of other political parties is explicitly prohibited. This type of system is often associated with authoritarian or totalitarian regimes where political power is concentrated in a single party, and opposition parties are not allowed to operate legally.

15,580.

Delegated legislation can be controlled by 

A.

report writing

B.

press conferences

C.

parliamentary question time

D.

threat of secession

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.