WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 245

1,221.

Which of the following is a limitation to Universal Adult Suffrage?

A.

Wealth

B.

Age

C.

Race

D.

Sex

Correct answer is B

The concept of universal franchise, also known as general suffrage or common suffrage of the common man, consists of the right to vote of all adult citizens, these excludes underage people and convicts. A convict or someone currently serving a prison sentence is restricted from exercising  their franchise. For example, in Nigeria an ex-convict cant compete for political elective positions

1,222.

In limited franchise, restriction on voting can be based on

A.

height

B.

property

C.

strength

D.

exposure

Correct answer is B

Limited franchise refers to the right of only a section of the community to vote and be voted for. This right is only enjoyed by some citizens, depending on what the relevant law demands especially in terms of age, sex, property ownership and educational qualification.

1,223.

Which of the following West African countries practised a one-party system?

A.

Benin

B.

Nigeria

C.

Ghana

D.

Liberia

Correct answer is C

Nkrumah first declared Ghana as a one-party state during his rule

1,224.

Coalition government can be defined as parties coming together

A.

to appoint a leader

B.

to form a government

C.

with a common manifesto

D.

to oppose the government

Correct answer is B

A coalition government is a form of government in which multiple 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 parliament.

1,225.

Party manifesto is important in the following ways except to

A.

evaluate the party

B.

limit choice

C.

attract people

D.

guide the party

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.