WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 226

1,126.

A rigid constitution is a feature of

A.

unitary system

B.

monarchical system

C.

confederal system

D.

federal system

Correct answer is D

Rigid Constitution is a constitution which stands above the other laws of the country, while flexible constitutions do not. A. V. Dicey defines 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." A rigid constitution set forth "specific legal/constitutional obstacles to be overcome" before it may be amended, such as special approval of the people by referendum, a supermajority or special majority in the legislature, or both. In contrast, a flexible constitution is one in which the legislature may amended the constitution's content and principles through use of the ordinary legislative process. For example, the Constitution of Nigeria is rigid, while the British Constitution and the Israeli Constitution are flexible. Nigeria practices the federal system of government.

1,127.

Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?

A.

Fundamental Human Rights

B.

Manifestoes of political parties

C.

Organs of government

D.

Duties and obligations of citizens

Correct answer is B

A manifesto is a published declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer, be it an individual, group, political party or government. A manifesto usually accepts a previously published opinion or public consensus or promotes a new idea with prescriptive notions for carrying out changes the author believes should be made. It is usually issued by political parties during elections to sell their candidature to the general public. 

1,128.

A constitution is important because it

A.

teaches moral values of the society

B.

prescribes rules for those who govern

C.

serves as a source of conflict in society

D.

describes the laws and admonishes obedience

Correct answer is D

The Constitution is important because it protects individual freedom, and its fundamental principles govern the United States. The Constitution places the government's power in the hands of the citizens. It limits the power of the government and establishes a system of checks and balances.

1,129.

A constitution is the

A.

written document of traditional practices

B.

functional aspect of government activities

C.

supreme document of the government

D.

fundamental laws of the land

Correct answer is D

A constitution is an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organisation or other type of entity, and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed.

1,130.

In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?

A.

Cabinet system

B.

Feudal system

C.

Fascist system

D.

Communist system

Correct answer is D

Communist is defined as a political and economic system in which the community through the common ownership, collectively controls all the means of production of goods and services, exchange and distribution. Rule of law means everyone is equal before the law and should be treated with no exceptions. A communist system is a system run on the basis of communism. Without going into details, communism means everyone gets everything they need and everyone has an equal say in everything.