2017 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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A system of government which is based on public ownership of means of production and distribution is called
A
socialism
B
capitalism
C
feudalism
D
oligarchy
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In the pre-colonial era, the breaking of an oath by a chief could _________
A
lead to a war with his neighbours
B
lead to ritual cleansing
C
make his state come under a curse
D
lead to his despoilment
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33
Which of the following is not a feature of a state?
A
sovereignty
B
Government
C
Mass Media
D
Territory
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34
One feature of pre-independence constitutions in West Africa is the
A
judicial and executive councils
B
executive and legislative councils
C
judicial and legislative councils
D
consultative and judicial councils
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The guiding principle of communism is from each according to his/her
A
ability and to each according to his/her need'
B
qualification and to each according to his/her need'
C
race and to each according to his/her ability'
D
age and to each according to his/ her status
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36
The political party whose membership comprises people of high social status is called
A
religious party
B
broker party
C
elite party
D
mass party
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37
For democracy to be sustained in a country it needs a
A
rich political leader
B
well - informed electorate
C
partial electoral commission
D
large police force
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The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called
A
simple majority system
B
referendum
C
second ballot system
D
absolute majority system
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39
Colonial administration in West Africa was-a result of
A
a need for a new environment
B
the desire to underdevelop West Africa
C
a need for raw materials and markets
D
the urge to introduce western education
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The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for
A
democratization of local governments
B
initiating colonial policies
C
fighting for the interest of the people
D
working with traditional rulers
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