WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 111

551.

The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants are the responsibility of the

A.

Civil Service Union

B.

Judicial Service Commission

C.

Civil Service Commission

D.

Electoral Commission

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

552.

The administrative head of a public corporation in Nigeria is the

A.

Managing Director

B.

Secretary

C.

Board of Directors

D.

Chairman

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

553.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the central and the component government in a confederation ?

A.

the central government collect revenue for component governments

B.

the central and component governments have equal powers

C.

The central government is weaker than the component governments

D.

The central government legislates for the component

Correct answer is C

In a confederation, the central government is intentionally designed to be weaker than the component or constituent governments. The concept of a confederation involves a union of sovereign states or entities where these states retain a significant degree of independence and authority.

554.

If the federal government and the unit government are to preserve their autonomy, the

A.

federal government must be supreme

B.

unit government must be supreme

C.

Judiciary must be supreme

D.

constitution must be supreme

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

555.

Which of the following factors limits the expression of public opinion?

A.

The type of government in a state

B.

The establishment of private media organizations

C.

The high literacy rate of the citizens

D.

Religious belief of the citizenry

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.