WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 191

951.

Government as an academic field of study refers to the

A.

president and his ministers

B.

study of political institutions and processes

C.

working of the organs of government

D.

membership of international organizations

Correct answer is B

(a) Government as an academic field of study refers to the study of political institutions, processes and theories taught in schools, colleges and higher institution of learning. It is called Political Science in higher institution.

952.

The United Nations Secretary-General is appointed for a

A.

five-year term

B.

four-year term

C.

three-year term

D.

single-year term

Correct answer is A

The secretary-general of the United Nations is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The secretary-general serves as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations, with  five years, renewable tenure (traditionally limited to two terms)

953.

The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is made up of

A.

25 members

B.

26 members

C.

27 members

D.

28 members

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

954.

Which of the following African countries participated in the signing of the United Nations Organization (UNO) Charter in 1945?

A.

Ethiopia

B.

Tunisia

C.

Ghana

D.

Nigeria

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

955.

Which of the following countries is a founding member of the Commonwealth?

A.

Zimbabwe

B.

Ghana

C.

India

D.

South Africa

Correct answer is D

The Commonwealth was first officially formed in 1926 when the Balfour Declaration of the Imperial Conference recognized the full sovereignty of dominions. Known as the "British Commonwealth", the original members were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Irish Free State, and Newfoundland.