WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 187

931.

Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the

A.

federal government

B.

federal and state governments

C.

state governments

D.

federal and local governments

Correct answer is C

Any area not covered in the Constitution is considered to be within the states' powers to make laws and is called a residual power.

932.

The executive and ceremonial powers are exercised by the head of state in a

A.

unitary system

B.

federal system

C.

presidential system

D.

confederal system

Correct answer is C

In a presidential system of government, the president i both the head of state and head of government. He exercises the ceremonial and executive functions 

933.

An advantages of a federal system of government is that it

A.

promotes even economic development

B.

facilitates quick secession

C.

is less expensive to operate

D.

encourages unity in diversity

Correct answer is D

Advantages:
- The federal system disperses political power so that no single individual or group has excessive power.
- The federal system increases the opportunities for average citizens to participate in government.
- The federal system makes government more manageable.
- Encourages unity in diversity

934.

The head of government in a parliamentary system is the

A.

President

B.

Governor

C.

Prime Minster

D.

Chancellor

Correct answer is C

The Prime Minister is the head of government in a parliamentary system and a member of Parliament and is directly responsible to that body. The Prime Minister appoints Cabinet Ministers. 

935.

A constitutional amendment that is cumbersome is usually described as

A.

flexible

B.

rigid

C.

unitary

D.

subtle

Correct answer is B

 A rigid constitution as one under which certain laws, called constitutional laws or fundamental laws "cannot be changed in the same manner as ordinary laws