WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 248

1,236.

Which of the following is not a merits of checks and balances it?

A.

prevents excessive use of power

B.

has respect for human rights

C.

encourages the use of veto power

D.

prevents dictatorship

Correct answer is C

With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them. Checks and balances plays against one arm of government being too powerful hence discourages veto power

1,237.

The following are merits of separation of powers except

A.

abuse of power

B.

freedom and liberty

C.

stable political system

D.

absence of dominance

Correct answer is A

The merits of the theory of separation of powers are stated below.

  • Protection of Liberty and Rights
  • Increase in Government's Efficiency
  • Limited Government
  • Prevents Abuse of Power

1,238.

Nazism was introduced by

A.

Adolf Hitler

B.

Tsar Nicholas ll

C.

Karl Marx

D.

Mao-Tse-Tung

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,239.

Which of the following countries in Africa practised socialism?

A.

Nigeria

B.

Togo

C.

Tanzania

D.

Kenya

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,240.

Political power could be acquired through

A.

persuasion

B.

election

C.

sanction

D.

nomination

Correct answer is B

Politicians get power from the mandate given them by you when you accept and participate in the electoral process. Political power is gotten from election