WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 258

1,286.

Diplomatic and parliamentary immunities put limitations on

A.

the rule of law

B.

separation of powers

C.

checks and balances

D.

foreign policies

Correct answer is A

The Rule of Law is an important contribution of the British Constitution. It means that in the eyes of the law all persons, whether big or small, the highest government official or ordinary citizen, a big capitalist or a poor man, are equal. It also means that in the eyes of law, there is no privileged class. But certain diplomatic immunities retrain the effect of the rule of law

1,287.

Fundamental Human Rights are entrenched in constitutions purposely to

A.

ensure freedom of speech

B.

guarantee the liberty of citizens

C.

promote good governance

D.

promote trade

Correct answer is B

Human rights and fundamental freedoms are provided by the Constitution to guarantee liberty of citizens.

1,288.

The set of attitudes and beliefs that determine the behaviour of citizens in a political system is called

A.

socialization

B.

political culture

C.

representative government

D.

devolution

Correct answer is B

Political culture is the set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments which give order and meaning to a political process and which provide the underlying assumptions and rules that govern behavior in the political system.

1,289.

The set of attitudes and beliefs that determine the behaviour of citizens in a political system is called

A.

socialization

B.

political culture

C.

representative government

D.

devolution

Correct answer is B

Political culture is the set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments which give order and meaning to a political process and which provide the underlying assumptions and rules that govern behavior in the political system.

1,290.

Representative democracy is characterized by

A.

free election and proper register of voters

B.

a politically educated elite

C.

representation of the poor only

D.

rule of the interest groups

Correct answer is A

The characteristic of a representative democracy is simply: People vote for representatives. Of course "vote" means a fair election where people have real choice.