WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 254

1,266.

Franchise is the right to

A.

express political views

B.

control the government

C.

vote and be voted for

D.

ensure good governance

Correct answer is C

 Franchise is the right to vote and be voted for in a public, political elections.

1,267.

The practice of multi - party system in West Africa tends to promote

A.

sectionalism and factionalism

B.

national integration

C.

social discrimination

D.

economic integration

Correct answer is B

multi-party system affords that opportunity to the citizenry to have as many choices as possible. Another advantage of a multi-party system is that it allows for a peaceful change of government. The existence of many parties means that there are other parties waiting for their turn to be voted into power.

1,268.

Which of the following party systems best represents all shades of opinions?

A.

Multi-party

B.

Two-party

C.

One-party

D.

Elite-party

Correct answer is A

A multi-party system is a political system in which multiple political parties across the political spectrum run for national election, and all have the capacity to gain control of government offices, separately or in coalition.

1,269.

Which of the following exists in a one - party state?

A.

Only the workers party is allowed to exist

B.

Only the students' party is allowed to exist

C.

Elections to the legislature are held at the party's conference

D.

The ruling party is the only legal party

Correct answer is D

A one-party state, single-party state, one-party system, or single-party system is a type of state in which one political party has the right to form the government, usually based on the existing constitution.

1,270.

A manifesto can be defined as the

A.

opportunity to form a political party

B.

proposed programmes of a political party

C.

policy of a political party in power

D.

power to rule the masses

Correct answer is B

Manifesto; a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.