WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 133

661.

One of the functions of political parties is to

A.

make law

B.

declare a state of emergency

C.

interpret the constitution

D.

aggregate interest

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

662.

One of the main principles of the presidential system is the

A.

parliamentary supremacy

B.

separation of powers

C.

creation of local governments

D.

collective responsibility

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

663.

Which of the following formulates and implements government policy?

A.

Judiciary

B.

Labour

C.

Executive

D.

Police

Correct answer is C

The executive branch of government is responsible for formulating and implementing government policy. In a typical governmental structure, the executive branch is headed by the head of state or head of government, such as a president, prime minister, or a similar executive leader. This branch includes various government ministries, departments, and agencies.

664.

Under delegated legislation, the institution empowered to make laws is the

A.

press

B.

pressure groups

C.

executive

D.

political parties

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

665.

Another name for the simple majority system of voting is the

A.

first-past-the-post system

B.

proportional representation

C.

absolute majority

D.

second ballot system

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.