WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 321

1,601.

One major problem associated with the cabinet system of government is the

A.

abuse of power

B.

frequent change of government

C.

large number of ministers

D.

supremacy of the executive

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,602.

A country's constitution may be derived from which one of the following sources?

A.

Educated elites

B.

Civil society organisations

C.

civil disobedience

D.

Customs and conventions

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,603.

The essence of the concept of devolution is to cater for the interest of the 

A.

ruling government

B.

majority

C.

minority

D.

rule of law

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,604.

Which political system allows only one idealogy for the state?

A.

socialism

B.

aristocracy

C.

communalism

D.

capitalism

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,605.

One of the negative effects of colonial rule on West African states was the

A.

building of roads and rail network

B.

social interventions

C.

western education

D.

dependency syndrome

Correct answer is D

One of the negative effects of colonial rule on West African states was the dependency syndrome. This refers to the condition where the colonized states become heavily dependent on the colonial powers for economic, political, and social needs. The other options are generally considered as positive effects of colonial rule.