WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 322

1,606.

Which one among the following is a significant factor that influences the foreign policy of a country?

A.

Gender of the political leader

B.

Educational system

C.

Recruitment policy

D.

political system

Correct answer is D

The foreign policy of a country is significantly influenced by its political system. The political system of a country determines its governance structure, ideologies, and international relations. It shapes the country's approach to international diplomacy, alliances, and conflicts. The other options like educational system, gender of the political leader, and recruitment policy do not have a direct and significant influence on a country's foreign policy.

1,607.

Elections plays a major role in the democratic process because, it

A.

ensures only good people rule

B.

manipulates the electoral process

C.

confers legitimacy

D.

projects the class system

Correct answer is C

Elections play a major role in the democratic process because they confer legitimacy. By participating in elections, citizens give their consent to be governed by the elected officials, which is a key aspect of democratic legitimacy. The other options do not accurately describe the major role of elections in the democratic process.

1,608.

Secret voting assists the voter in making a decision without

A.

coercion

B.

pondering over issues

C.

national interest

D.

public good

Correct answer is A

Secret voting is a method of voting that ensures the voter's privacy in the election process. The key idea is to ensure the voter's choice is confidential which helps to prevent attempts of influence, coercion, or retaliation

1,609.

The underlying principle of the concept of seperation of powers is mainly to

A.

educate people on their rights

B.

tame the executive

C.

prevent arbitrariness

D.

ensure constitutional review

Correct answer is C

The principle of separation of powers is primarily to prevent arbitrariness. This principle is a model for the governance of a state, where the state's government is divided into branches, each with separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with the powers associated with the other branches.

1,610.

The issues that are at the core of a country's foreign policy are referred to as

A.

globalisation

B.

state area

C.

national interest

D.

diplomacy

Correct answer is C

The issues that are at the core of a country's foreign policy are referred to as national interest. National interest is a country's goals and ambitions whether economic, military, or cultural. It is a key concept in international relations where it refers to a country's goals and ambitions.