WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 227

1,131.

The ratification of major executive decisions by the legislature is in line with the application of

A.

separation of powers

B.

rule of law

C.

checks and balances

D.

fusion of powers

Correct answer is C

Checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and balances are applied primarily in constitutional governments.

1,132.

Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of feudal system?

A.

Knights

B.

Serfs

C.

Nobles

D.

Lords

Correct answer is B

Serfdom is the status of many peasants under feudalism, specifically relating to manorialism. It was a condition of debt bondage.

1,133.

A.V.Dicey popularized the principle of

A.

rule of law

B.

democracy

C.

political culture

D.

separation of powers

Correct answer is A

The formulation of the rule of law is founded by A.V. Dicey over 100 years ago. It is therefore not surprising that his theory is used as a reference in the rule of law of many countries around the world nowadays.

1,134.

Political socialization begins from

A.

adulthood

B.

childhood

C.

old age

D.

manhood

Correct answer is B

In children. Political socialization begins in childhood. Some research suggests that family and school teachers are the most influential factors in socializing children, but recent research designs have more accurately estimated the high influence of the media in the process of political socialization.

1,135.

Delegated legislation is unpopular because it

A.

quickens the law making process

B.

receives wide publicity

C.

is not made by the legislature

D.

caters for emergency situations

Correct answer is C

Delegated legislation is law that is not passed by an Act of Parliament but by a government minister, a delegated person or an entity