WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 266

1,326.

A constitution that requires complicated procedure for its amendment is

A.

rigid

B.

flexible

C.

written

D.

unwritten

Correct answer is A

Rigid constitution is  a constitution that is difficult or slow to change usually because of a prescribed process of amendment that is detailed and lengthy

1,327.

One advantage of a flexible constitution is that it

A.

can lead to dictatorship

B.

can easily be manipulated

C.

is best suited for a federation

D.

can be amended by a simple majority

Correct answer is D

1. A flexible constitution can be amended with the same ease and facility with which ordinary laws are altered. (with a simple majority voting in favor of its amendment)

2.  A flexible constitution can easily adopt the needs of people with the change of time because of its elasticity.

3. A flexible constitution is very useful for developing a country, because it is a great expression of its development. It does not hinder progress due to it's adaptability. 

4. Flexible constitution is moulded by the conventions of national life. 

1,328.

Conventions are mostly used by states that have

A.

a large number of illiterates

B.

a lot of people not interested in political activities

C.

unwritten constitution

D.

rigid constitution

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,329.

Power is transformed into legal authority through

A.

force

B.

prayers

C.

influence

D.

legitimacy

Correct answer is D

 Legitimacy is a political concept which refers to the acceptance and recognition by the citizens of a country the right of their rulers to govern. Power is  transformed into legal authority by legitimizing it.

1,330.

Bye-laws are made through

A.

delegated legislation

B.

executive instrument

C.

presidential order

D.

emergency power

Correct answer is A

Delegated legislation means the exercise of legislative power by an agency that is subordinate to the legislature.

Not all laws are made by the government. Some Acts of Parliament give other organisations the power to make laws– usually local councils.