WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 93

461.

The purpose of Montesquieu's argument for the separation of powers was to

A.

prevent tyranny by the government

B.

promote the efficiency of government

C.

ensure equality of all before the law

D.

promote unity in the machinery of government

E.

enhance the efficiency of the state

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

462.

The principle that any government that loses the support of the legislature resigns is practised in a

A.

unitary system

B.

monarchical system

C.

presidential system

D.

federal system

E.

Cabinet system

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

463.

Which of the following is a feature of communism?

A.

common ownership of the means of production

B.

Dictatorship of the bourgeosis

C.

Class struggle

D.

Individual ownership of property

E.

Adoption of multi-party system

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

464.

Feudalism is a system of government where

A.

a few people monopolize the ownership of land

B.

factors of production are controlled by the capitalists

C.

communal ownership of property is prevalent

D.

state ownership of capital is prevalent

E.

workers administer the society

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

465.

Liberal democracy thrives best in a

A.

fascist system

B.

multi-party system

C.

feudal system

D.

one - party system

E.

communist system

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.