WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 265

1,321.

A notable feature of cabinet system of government is

A.

collective responsibility

B.

the separation of powers

C.

violation of human rights

D.

impeachment of the executive

Correct answer is A

The most distinctive characteristic of a Cabinet system of government is the complete and continuous responsibility of the executive to the legislature. Collectively, the Cabinet shapes the programme of legislation which is submitted to Parliament and from it emanates the broad and general policies.

1,322.

One of the features of an absolute monarch is that the ruler

A.

is elected by the electorate

B.

has a definite tenure of office

C.

is elected by the representatives of the people

D.

wields the supreme power in a state

Correct answer is D

Absolute monarchy, or absolutism, meant that the ultimate authority to run a state was in the hands of a king who ruled by divine right.

1,323.

In a presidential system of government, the president can constitutionally be removed from the office through

A.

persuasion

B.

impeachment

C.

coup d' etat

D.

vote -of-no- confidence

Correct answer is B

Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official. it is one of the ways a president can be removed  from office

1,324.

When an action of the executive is declared ultra-vires, it is a control exercised by the

A.

public

B.

minister

C.

judiciary

D.

parliament

Correct answer is C

Ultra-vires means acting or done beyond one's legal power or authority.

1,325.

The official who enforces discipline among members of his party in parliament is the

A.

majority leader

B.

minority leader

C.

clerk of the House

D.

chief whip

Correct answer is D

The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures whose task is to administer the whipping system that tries to ensure that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires.