WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 257

1,281.

Which of the following systems of government operates on the checks and balances?

A.

Theocracy

B.

Presidential

C.

Parliamentary

D.

Monarchical

Correct answer is B

A presidential system is a democratic and republican system of government in which a head of government leads an executive branch that is separate from the legislative branch. There is separation of power where one arm of government checks the other arm.

1,282.

A constitution that can be amended through ordinary law making process is said to be

A.

written

B.

unwritten

C.

rigid

D.

flexible

Correct answer is D

Flexible Constitution is a constitution that is not defined or set apart in a distinct document and that is not distinguishable from other law in the way in which its terms can be legislatively altered. A flexible constitution can be easily amended when need rises

1,283.

Which of the following countries operates unwritten constitution?

A.

Britain

B.

USA

C.

Japan

D.

Canada

Correct answer is A

Some countries with an unwritten constitution;

  1. Canada.
  2. United Kingdom.
  3. Saudi Arabia. 
  4. New Zealand. 
  5. Israel. 

1,284.

Which of the following countries practices a centralized system of government?

A.

Nigeria

B.

Ghana

C.

USA

D.

India

Correct answer is B

centralized form of government is one in which all power is held by a single authority or by a group of people. Regional or local leaders are appointed by the central authority and they can usually be removed if they do not abide by the orders issued by the government. Ghana practices a centralized system of government

1,285.

Montesquieu's political theory of separation of powers was meant to

A.

promote unity in government

B.

prevent dictatorial rule

C.

ensure social justice

D.

enhance state security

Correct answer is B

Montesquieu's approach was to present and defend a form of government which was not excessively centralized in all its powers to a single monarch or similar ruler, form of government known then as "aristocracy". He based this model on the Constitution of the Roman Republic and the British constitutional system.