WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 190

946.

A government's supreme power to demand obedience from its citizens demonstrates the nation of

A.

rule of law

B.

parliamentary supremacy

C.

sovereignty

D.

separation of powers

Correct answer is C

Sovereignty means supreme power or authority. The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

947.

A government which has the ability to compel its citizens to obedience is said to be exercising

A.

authority

B.

coercion

C.

power

D.

legitimacy

Correct answer is A

The term "authority" is often used for power that is perceived as legitimate by the social structure. 

948.

Which of the following is a compulsory membership?

A.

community

B.

state

C.

society

D.

club

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

949.

Power can be defined as the ability to

A.

compel or influence obedience

B.

encourage self-help projects

C.

delegate judicial functions

D.

oppose government policies

Correct answer is A

power is the capacity of an individual to influence the actions, beliefs, or conduct (behaviour) of others. 

950.

A state performs the following functions except

A.

promoting the welfare of the citizens

B.

encouraging the struggle for power

C.

providing social services

D.

encouraging trade with other states

Correct answer is B

The main functions are maintaining law, order and stability, resolving various kinds of disputes through the legal system, providing common defense, and looking out for the welfare of the population in ways that are beyond the means of the individual, such as implementing public health measures etc.