WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 89

441.

The system of election whereby each political party is given a percentage of seats that is equal to the percentage of popular votes cast in its favour is known as

A.

absolute plurality

B.

proportional representation

C.

simple majority

D.

simple plurality

E.

direct election

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

442.

Universal adult suffrage means that only

A.

the wealthy class is allowed to contest elections

B.

the educated class is allowed to vote

C.

eligible adults are allowed to vote and be voted for

D.

women are allowed to vote and be voted for

E.

members of the legislature are allowed to vote

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

443.

Indirect election refers to an election that

A.

is conducted through an electoral college

B.

allows voters to vote for themselves

C.

is solely organized by the citizens

D.

allows voter to cast their votes openly

E.

is supervised by the police

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

444.

Which of the following methods can be used by the Legislature to check the Executive in a presidential system?

A.

Dissolution

B.

Delegated Legislation

C.

Court Injunction

D.

Impeachment

E.

Devolution

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

445.

One major disadvantage of a two-party system is that

A.

choice of political associations is limited

B.

choice of party candidates is without limit

C.

political education is for party members only

D.

party leaders are allowed to contest elections

E.

franchise is usually restricted to property owners

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.