WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 234

1,166.

A multi-party system often leads to the formation of a

A.

coalition government

B.

very strong executive

C.

dictatorial government

D.

confederal government

Correct answer is A

A coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate, reducing the dominance of any one party within that "coalition". The usual reason for this arrangement is that no party on its own can achieve a majority in the election. Imply put, it is the coming together of different political parties to form one party with the sole aim of winning an election with the collision. This happens in countries with multi-party system

1,167.

Which of the following is an obligation of a citizen?

A.

Arresting offenders

B.

Voting at elections

C.

Prosecuting offenders

D.

Adjudicating cases

Correct answer is B

Duties refer to civic responsibilities or obligations which citizens are obliged, by law, to undertake for the state. These duties are performed in exchange for the protection the state provides. One of the main duties of a citizen is to pay his or taxes to the state. Voting during an election is also an obligation you owe the state as a citizen

1,168.

Citizens can be deprived of their rights during

A.

democratic regime

B.

parliamentary debate

C.

emergency periods

D.

political campaigns

Correct answer is C

Citizenship Deprivation is when an individual citizenship status – whether through birth, naturalisation, or being a citizen of an overseas territory or otherwise – has that citizenship removed by the government. It can happen in times of emergency

1,169.

Which of the following is a duty of a good citizen?

A.

paying tax regularly

B.

Must assist the poor

C.

should challenge the of the land

D.

Must join the law enforcement agents

Correct answer is A

Duties refer to civic responsibilities or obligations which citizens are obliged, by law, to undertake for the state. These duties are performed in exchange for the protection the state provides. One of the main duties of a citizen is to pay his or taxes to the state.

1,170.

When a court of law declares an action of the executive ultra-vires , it implies that

A.

the action is illegal and above the power given

B.

the executive has to implement the action

C.

such an action should be passed into law

D.

only the legislature can deal with such an action

Correct answer is A

Ultra-vires means acting or done beyond one's legal power or authority.