WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3439

17,191.

The reluctance of military regimes to hand over power to civilian administration is because they

A.

negotiate better loan terms for the country than the civilian government

B.

have the backing of traditional rulers, their subjects and the clergy

C.

feel a sense of entitlement

D.

perceive civilians and politicians as evil doers and backward

Correct answer is C

Military regimes often feel a sense of entitlement to power due to their control over the armed forces and the state's security apparatus. This sense of entitlement can make them reluctant to hand over power to civilian administrations. The other options do not accurately capture the primary reason for this reluctance.

17,192.

The African Union (AU) is saddled with one of these challenges and that is

A.

absence of rich natural resources

B.

tensions and political discord among member states

C.

inter-ethnic extinction and poor social cohesion

D.

weak labour force

Correct answer is B

The African Union (AU) is an organization that promotes unity and cooperation among African countries. One of the challenges it faces is tensions and political discord among member states. This can hinder cooperation and the achievement of the AU's objectives. The other options do not accurately describe the challenges faced by the AU.

17,193.

A democratic country is one in which the people have the right to

A.

participate in decision making

B.

disregard laws they abhor

C.

violently overthrow a government

D.

punish government by not honouring tax obligation

Correct answer is A

A democratic country is one in which the people have the right to participate in decision making. This is a fundamental principle of democracy, which is government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The other options like disregarding laws they abhor, violently overthrowing a government, and punishing government by not honouring tax obligation are not democratic rights and can lead to anarchy and instability.

17,194.

There are two types of committee system in the House of parliament as part of their operations and one of such is

A.

parliamentary service board

B.

expert committee

C.

Committee of the Whole House

D.

Leadership Committee

Correct answer is C

There are two types of committee systems in the House of Parliament as part of their operations. One of such is the Committee of the Whole House. This is a committee that includes all members of the House and meets in the House chamber.

17,195.

The judiciary occupies an important place in every state because it is

A.

mandated to supervise the functions of the executive

B.

a unique profession of intellectuals

C.

protector of the rights of the people

D.

a body of upright and just people in society

Correct answer is C

The judiciary is important in every state because it serves as the protector of the rights of the people. It interprets the law and ensures that everyone, including the government, adheres to it. The other options do not accurately describe the primary role of the judiciary.