WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3442

17,206.

The public Service Commission performs the following functions except

A.

advisory body

B.

imposition of income tax

C.

welfare of personnel

D.

discipline of personnel

Correct answer is B

The Public Service Commission does not have the power to impose income tax. This function is typically performed by the revenue or tax collection agency of the government. The Public Service Commission is responsible for the discipline of personnel, welfare of personnel, and serves as an advisory body.

17,207.

Unitary system of government is adopted by some states because

A.

of homogeneity

B.

it guarantees democracy

C.

it builds the capacity of citizens in good time

D.

of mineral resources

Correct answer is A

A unitary system of government is often adopted by states that are homogeneous. In a unitary system, the central government holds most of the power, and this system works best in nations where the population has a lot in common, such as shared culture, language, and values. The other options do not directly relate to the reasons for adopting a unitary system.

17,208.

The Fundamental Human Rights and Liberties must be entrenched in a constitution to

A.

serve majority interest

B.

show concern for the people

C.

make it difficult to tamper with

D.

espouse love for the country

Correct answer is C

Fundamental Human Rights and Liberties are entrenched in a constitution to make it difficult to tamper with. This is because the constitution is the supreme law of the land and any changes to it require a rigorous process. This ensures that these rights and liberties are protected and not easily violated.

17,209.

The rigid nature of a constitution makes it

A.

accessible to all

B.

infallible and standard

C.

easy for quick review

D.

complicated for amendment

Correct answer is D

The rigid nature of a constitution makes it complicated for amendment. A rigid constitution is one that requires a special process for its amendment, usually involving a higher degree of difficulty than for ordinary laws.

17,210.

The reason for which the government should take a key interest in the activities of pressure groups is that, they

A.

provide valuable feedback on government policies and programmes

B.

force coalition among political parties for election

C.

blackmail political leaders

D.

dictate the path and direction for government programmes

Correct answer is A

Pressure groups provide valuable feedback on government policies and programmes. They represent specific interests and try to influence public policy in their favour. By doing so, they provide a form of checks and balances on the government, ensuring that a wide range of interests are considered in policy-making. The other options do not accurately describe the role of pressure groups.