WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 160

796.

People pay taxes in order to

A.

generate revenue for government

B.

obtain a tax clearance certificate

C.

avoid being prosecuted in the courts

D.

save towards the future

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

797.

To promote justice in a state, judges must

A.

belong to the ruling party

B.

punish people who oppose them

C.

enjoy security of tenure of office

D.

not socialise with the people

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

798.

A unicameral legislature has

A.

two houses

B.

one house

C.

three houses

D.

one head of state

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

799.

The judiciary is an organ of government which

A.

rules the country according to laws

B.

makes laws for the country

C.

gives legal backing to government's budgets

D.

settles disputes in accordance with the laws of the land

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

800.

One of the functions of a Party Whip in the Legislature is to

A.

punish erring members of the party in the House

B.

ensure that members are present during important sessions

C.

ensure that the House is properly dissolved

D.

lead the minority party in the House debate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.