WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 237

1,181.

Which of the following is not within the scope of a constitution?

A.

Fundamental Human Rights

B.

Organs of government

C.

Coup d'etat

D.

Preamble

Correct answer is C

Coup d'etat, the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group.  It is not included in the constitution and doesn't have the backings of the law.

1,182.

Which of the following is not a source of a country's constitution?

A.

Legislative decisions

B.

past constitutions

C.

writ of Mandamus

D.

Judicial precedents

Correct answer is C

A (writ of) mandamus is an order from a court to an inferior government official ordering the government official to properly fulfill their official duties or correct an abuse of discretion. 

1,183.

Constitutionalism implies that

A.

citizens should read the constitution always

B.

leaders should ignore the dictates of the constitution

C.

citizens should challenge the provisions of the constitution

D.

leaders should act according to the stipulations of the constitution

Correct answer is D

The definition of constitutionalism is being ruled by basic standards and ideals which are consistent with an overriding rule of law or ethics.

1,184.

Fundamental Human Rights seek to

A.

promote the dignity of man

B.

train political activists

C.

encourages economic activities

D.

enthrone mob rule

Correct answer is A

By guaranteeing life, liberty, equality, and security, human rights protect people against abuse by those who are more powerful.

1,185.

One of the criticisms against delegated legislation is that it

A.

promotes separation of powers

B.

is not practised in advanced countries

C.

encroaches on parliamentary power

D.

gives too much power to the judiciary

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.