WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 186

926.

A group that presents candidates for elections is a

A.

political party

B.

pressure group

C.

vigilante group

D.

co-operative society

Correct answer is A

A political party is an organized group of people who have the same ideology, or who otherwise have the same political positions, and who field candidates for elections, in an attempt to get them elected and thereby implement the party's agenda.

927.

The main obligation of a citizen is

A.

to register for election

B.

allegiance to the state

C.

to serve in the army

D.

the right to life

Correct answer is B

Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws. 

928.

Which of the following protects the liberties of individuals in the state?

A.

Executive

B.

Legislature

C.

Judiciary

D.

Cabinet

Correct answer is C

The judiciary is the branch of government which administers justice according to law.  The judicial system is a key aspect of our democratic way of life. It upholds peace, order and good government.

929.

The leader of the opposition in a parliament belongs to the

A.

ruling party

B.

majority party in parliament

C.

minority party in parliament

D.

electorate

Correct answer is C

The reason why it is called an opposition is because they have lesser seats in parliament. The opposition is usually the minority in parliament

930.

When two or more parties join to form a government, we have a

A.

mixed government

B.

united government

C.

plural government

D.

coalition government

Correct answer is D

A coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate by coming together to form one political party, reducing the dominance of any one party within that "coalition" with the sole aim of winning an election and forming a government.