WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 269

1,341.

A political system in which there is only one legalized political party is called a ________

A.

de jure one-party system

B.

de facto one-party system

C.

totalitarian single party system

D.

mass party system

Correct answer is A

A one-party state, single-party state, one-party system, or single-party system is a type of state in whichone political party has the right to form the government, usually based on the existing constitution.

1,342.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formally established in Lagos on _________

A.

December 20, 1945

B.

June 20. 1963

C.

March 15, 1971

D.

May 28, 1975

Correct answer is D

The ECOWAS Treaty (also known as the Treaty of Lagos)established the community when it was signed in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 28, 1975.

1,343.

Bicameralism is necessary in a federal state to demonstrate that __________

A.

the executive is adequately represented

B.

localized interests receive adequate representation

C.

representation in the upper house is base on population

D.

representation of the rich in society is taken care of

Correct answer is B

In certain variations, a bicameral system may include two parliamentary chambers. The overall purpose behind bicameral legislature is to provide for representation for both the citizens of a country, as well as the state legislatures on the federal level or in the central government of a country or nation.

1,344.

A "Yes" or No" vote on a specific political issue in a country is called ________

A.

referendum

B.

public opinion

C.

gerrymandering

D.

suffrage

Correct answer is A

A referendum ; is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new law. In some countries, it is synonymous with a plebiscite or a vote on a ballot question. It could be a ''yes or no'' 

1,345.

An effective way of strengthening societal institutions is through the expression of ____________

A.

person opinion

B.

group opinion

C.

elite opinion

D.

public opinion

Correct answer is D

Public opinion consists of the desires, wants and thinking of the majority of the people. It is the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem. This concept came about through the process of urbanization and other political and social forces.