WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 124

616.

A disadvantage of centralized administration is that

A.

wide powers are allocated to sub-national bodies

B.

the influence of the administration is easily felt by the local people

C.

local people are not easily exploited by the sub-national agents

D.

sub-national bodies are denied initiative in decision making

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

617.

A practice by which semi autonomous units are given part of governmental powers and functions is known as

A.

deconcentration

B.

distribution

C.

devolution

D.

decongestion

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

618.

One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it

A.

encroaches on the functions of the judiciary

B.

is against the principle of separation of power

C.

promotes limited government

D.

wastes the time of the legislature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

619.

One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it

A.

encroaches on the functions of the judiciary

B.

is against the principle of separation of power

C.

promotes limited government

D.

wastes the time of the legislature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

620.

Which of the following is a method of acquiring political power in a democracy?

A.

heredity

B.

election

C.

imposition

D.

selection

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.