WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 198

986.

A true representative government is one that

A.

resists freedom of movement

B.

recognizes unlimited franchise

C.

observes customs and traditions

D.

allows devolution of governmental powers

Correct answer is D

Representative-government; An electoral system where citizens vote to elect people to represent their interests and concerns. Those elected meet to debate and make laws on behalf of the whole community or society, instead of the people voting directly on laws and other debates.

987.

The principle of checks and balances is aimed at

A.

allowing for a fusion of powers among the organs of government

B.

preventing any organ of government from performing its duties

C.

allowing for total independence of the three organs of government

D.

preventing any organ of government from becoming too powerful

Correct answer is D

With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them.

988.

Which of the following principles is emphasized among the three organs of government in a presidential system ?

A.

separation of powers

B.

Centralization

C.

Delegted legislation

D.

Political participation

Correct answer is A

Separation of powers refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The intent is to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances.

It is prevalent in a presidential system of government to ensure one organ of government doesn't poach on the other while they all act as agents of checks and balances

989.

Which of the following is a limitation to the doctrine of rule of law?

A.

Diplomatic immunity

B.

Private ownership of property

C.

Rights of enlightened citizens

D.

Political authority of the executive

Correct answer is A

The term "diplomatic immunity" refers to a principle of international law that limits the degree to which foreign government and international organization officials and employees are subject to the authority of police officers and judges in their country of assignment. It is a major limitation to the principle of rule of law

990.

Equality before the law is a principle of

A.

separation of powers

B.

checks and balances

C.

collective responsibility

D.

rule of law

Correct answer is D

Equality before the law is the principle that each independent being must be treated equally by the law and that all are subject to the same laws of justice. It is a componest of the principle of rule of law