WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 145

721.

Government as an institution of the state refers to the

A.

police and armed forces

B.

judiciary the president and his minister

C.

legislature , the executive and the judiciary

D.

economic and political institutions

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

722.

In the study of government, public administration covers the

A.

army, prison officers and the police force

B.

civil service, public corporations and the local governments

C.

ministries of education, health and agriculture

D.

schools, hospitals and health centres

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

723.

All types of government perform all the following functions except

A.

providing welfare and developmental facilities

B.

maintain law and order

C.

encouraging the struggle for power

D.

encouraging trade with other states

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

724.

A government is said to be legitimate if it

A.

has the people's mandate to rule

B.

is not oppressive

C.

provides social services for the people

D.

accepts people's criticisms

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

725.

The major aim of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is to

A.

maintain international peace and security

B.

co-ordinate and supervise the activities of specialized agencies

C.

promote sports among all nations

D.

stabilize the price of oil in the world market

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.