WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 120

596.

Countries adopt federal system of government because of

A.

uneven development

B.

adoption of a state religion

C.

the fear of domination of minorities

D.

the availability of limited resources

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

597.

When there is a second chamber in a federal state, it

A.

makes up for the imbalance in the representation in the lower house

B.

ensures that the judiciary is independent of the executive

C.

reduces the power of the electorate

D.

alone makes laws for the country

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

598.

A minister controls public corporations by

A.

auditing the accounts of the corporations himself

B.

giving general policy directives

C.

criticizing the corporations through the mass media

D.

undertaking day-to-day administration of the corporations

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

599.

Carpet-corssing is a characteristic of

A.

monarchical system

B.

Cabinet system

C.

presidential system

D.

unitary system

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

600.

A major function of public corporation is to

A.

construct roads and bridges

B.

compete with private companies

C.

provide certain essential service for all

D.

collect revenue for government

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.