WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 104

516.

Elections are held for the purpose of

A.

strengtnening the powers of the political leaders

B.

ensuring a peaceful change of government

C.

creating more political parties

D.

uniting the people of a country

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

517.

One of the advantages of delegated legislation is that it

A.

lessens the work of parliament

B.

lessens the work of legal draftsmen

C.

reduces the power of the local authority

D.

makes parliament more popular with the people

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

518.

Which of the following is usually expected to be entrenched in a constitution?

A.

Ownership of landed property

B.

Fundamental human rights

C.

Electoral rules and regulations

D.

Registration of political parties

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

519.

Which of the following is basic feature of the rule of law?

A.

Equality before the law

B.

Secret trial of offenders

C.

Executive control of the Judiciary

D.

Unlimited powers for the police

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

520.

The Chief Executive in a parliamentary system of government is known as the

A.

President

B.

Speaker

C.

Prime Minister

D.

Governor-General

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.