WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 148

736.

One of the reasons for the establishment of local government authorities is to

A.

give more powers to the traditional rulers

B.

bring government nearer to the people

C.

win support of local chiefs

D.

prevent political interference by aliens

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

737.

Red-tapism refers to

A.

excessive use of formalities in administration

B.

cutting of the tape during official ceremonies

C.

measurement with tape rule in government land survey

D.

use of red carpet for important dignitaries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

738.

Civil servants are recruited, controlled, promoted and disciplined by the

A.

teaching service commission

B.

public complaints commission

C.

public service commission

D.

code of conduct bureau

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

739.

Which of the following is the duty of an Electoral Commission?

A.

Adjudicating election petitions

B.

Nominating party candidates

C.

Campaigning for candidates

D.

Provision of votes'register

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

740.

The plurality system of voting could be described as

A.

complex majority

B.

two-third majority

C.

simple majority

D.

absolute majority

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.