WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3438

17,186.

One of the factors that influences decentralization of power in a state is

A.

weak central authority

B.

widening political participation

C.

maximum allegiance to the state

D.

maximum loyalty

Correct answer is B

Decentralization of power in a state is influenced by the need to widen political participation. This is because decentralization allows for the distribution of authority away from a central authority to regional or local authorities, thereby allowing more people to participate in governance.

17,187.

The function of the Diplomatic Missions include the following except

A.

project the culture of the people

B.

woo investors

C.

pay salaries of workers of the mission

D.

gather intelligence information

Correct answer is C

The function of the Diplomatic Missions include gathering intelligence information, projecting the culture of the people, and wooing investors. However, paying salaries of workers of the mission is an administrative function, not a diplomatic one.

17,188.

Public opinion is formed through the following channels except

A.

Cabinet

B.

Elections

C.

Mass media

D.

Political parties

Correct answer is A

Public opinion is formed through various channels such as mass media, elections, and political parties. However, the cabinet, which is a body of high-ranking state officials, typically consisting of the top leaders of the executive branch, is not a channel through which public opinion is formed. Rather, it is a body that makes decisions based on public opinion and other factors.

17,189.

A social, political and economic arrangement in which landed property and other natural resources are collectively owned is referred to as

A.

Federalism

B.

Liberalism

C.

Communalism

D.

Feudalism

Correct answer is C

Communalism refers to a social, political and economic arrangement in which landed property and other natural resources are collectively owned. It is a system that emphasizes the common good rather than individual profit.

17,190.

The exercise of power can arise from any of the following sources except

A.

ideological power

B.

legitimate power

C.

expert power

D.

charismatic power

Correct answer is A

The exercise of power can arise from legitimate power, charismatic power, and expert power. However, ideological power is not a source of power. It is rather a tool or mechanism through which power can be exercised.