WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 214

1,066.

The principle of rule of law was popularized by

A.

Gabriel Almond

B.

Charles Montesquieu

C.

Jean Bodin

D.

A.V.Dicey

Correct answer is D

The Rule of Law doctrine was developed by A.V. Dicey
The principle of rule of law is one whereby, all members of a society (including those in government) are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes

1,067.

The manor is a unique feature of

A.

feudalism

B.

monarchy

C.

totalitarianism

D.

communism

Correct answer is A

Under the feudal system land was granted to people for service. It started at the top with the king granting his land to a baron for soldiers all the way down to a peasant getting land to grow crops. The center of life in the Middle Ages was the manor. The manor was run by the local lord.

1,068.

Which of the following political system discourages socialism?

A.

fascism

B.

feudalism

C.

communalism

D.

welfarism

Correct answer is A

Socialism is a political and economic system in which most forms of economically valuable property and resources are owned or controlled by the public or the state. The term socialism also refers to any political or philosophical doctrine that advocates such a system.

Fascism is a form of radical, right-wing, authoritarian ultranationalism, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy. It is characterized by extreme militant nationalism, hatred of communism and socialism, contempt for democracy, and belief in natural social hierarchy and the rule of elites

1,069.

An open market economy is a unique feature of

A.

welfarism

B.

socialism

C.

feudalism

D.

capitalism

Correct answer is D

An open  market economy, also known as a free enterprise system or capitalism, is an economic system wherein goods and services are exchanged freely on an open market.

1,070.

A common feature of feudalism is

A.

hierarchical land ownership between the lords and the serfs

B.

private ownership of the means of production and distribution

C.

separation of powers

D.

fusion of powers

Correct answer is A

As with slaves, serfs could be bought, sold, or traded, abused with no rights over their own bodies, and could not leave the land they were bound to. Serfs who occupied a plot of land were required to work for the lord of the manor who owned that land. In return they were entitled to protection, justice etc