WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 23

111.

Which of the following is not a function of the executive arm of government?

A.

Interpretation of law

B.

Preparation of budget

C.

Appointment of top government functionaries

D.

Enforcement of law

E.

Formulation of policy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

112.

The right to direct and command people is

A.

authority

B.

power

C.

legality

D.

legitimacy

E.

obedience

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

113.

Which of the following is not a means by which government maintains law and order?

A.

Law Making

B.

Maintenance of police and other security personnel

C.

Provision of socio-economic services

D.

Establishment of provisional associations

E.

Effective communication network

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

114.

The dissolution of parliament is generally followed by a

A.

general election

B.

resolution

C.

referendum

D.

bye election

E.

plebiscite

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

115.

Prior to 1991, veto power was exercised in the United Nations Security Council by

A.

France, Germany, the Soviet Union, Italy and Japan

B.

Japan, the United State, Italy, Germany and France

C.

the Soviet Union, People's Republic of China , Great Britian, France and the United States

D.

Italy the United States, the Soviet Union, Germany and France

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.