WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 263

1,311.

Suffrage is also known as

A.

franchise

B.

plebiscite

C.

public opinion

D.

electoral college

Correct answer is A

Suffrage is the right to vote in political elections. It is also known as franchise

1,312.

Elections are conducted to

A.

provide permanent employment for the people

B.

make the people choose their leaders

C.

known the number of people in a country

D.

know the social amenities in the community

Correct answer is B

The nature of democracy is that elected officials are accountable to the people, and they must return to the voters at prescribed intervals to seek their mandate to continue in office. Election ensures the citizens choose their preferred candidates to represent them at various elective position

1,313.

Membership of pressure groups is usually limited because they

A.

pursue specific and narrow objectives

B.

promote other people's interests

C.

do not have dynamic leadership

D.

promote the interest of the government

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,314.

An association whose ultimate aim is to influence government policies is known as

A.

civil service

B.

pressure group

C.

political party

D.

public corporation

Correct answer is B

Pressure group is a group that tries to influence government / public policy in the interest of a particular cause.

1,315.

Which of the following is not a means through which political parties reach the populace?

A.

posters

B.

newspapers

C.

schools

D.

the internet

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.