WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 144

716.

Power is different from authority because power lacks

A.

ability

B.

sovereignty

C.

probity

D.

legitimacy

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

717.

The concept of sovereignty was first introduced into political terminology in 1576 by

A.

Winston Churchill

B.

Jean Bodin

C.

Kari Marx

D.

Abraham Lincoln

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

718.

The purpose of Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers is to

A.

prevent tyranny by the government

B.

uphold the supremacy of parliament

C.

ensure equality before the law

D.

guarantee free and fair elections

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

719.

Zionism resulted in the establishment of the state of

A.

lraq

B.

Jordan

C.

Israel

D.

Lebanon

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

720.

Authority means

A.

an automatic right to be obeyed

B.

legitimate right to be obeyed

C.

a civic right to obey others

D.

a civic right to be obeyed

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.