WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 274

1,366.

The theory of separation of powers was propounded by ________

A.

A. V Dicey

B.

Max Weber

C.

Charles Montesquieu

D.

Gabriel Almond

Correct answer is C

This doctrine signifies the fact that one person or body of persons should not exercise all the three powers of the government. The theory of Doctrine of Separation of Power was first propounded by Montesquieu, a French scholar in and 1747 published in his book 'Espirit des Louis' (The spirit of the laws).

1,367.

Policy of assimilation was successfully operated by the French in

A.

Lome

B.

Goree

C.

Bamako

D.

Abidjan

Correct answer is A

Assimilation (French colonialism) Assimilation was one ideological basis ofFrench colonial policy in the 19th and 20th centuries. In contrast with British imperialpolicy, the French taught their subjects that, by adopting French language and culture, they could eventually become French. It was succesful in lome

1,368.

Which of the following strengthen the power of the Supreme Court against the executive and the legislature?

A.

Judicial precedent

B.

Judicial review

C.

Court injunction

D.

Oath swearing

Correct answer is B

Judicial review is a process under which executive, legislative and administrative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.

1,369.

The rights of citizens to benefit from public utility is classified as

A.

social rights

B.

natural rights

C.

religious rights

D.

political rights

Correct answer is A

Social rights: the rights to an adequate standard of living, adequate housing, and food; the right to the highest attainable standard of health; the rights to education and social security. 

1,370.

The post-Second World War nationalism in West Africa was characterized by

A.

disorganization

B.

lukewarm demands

C.

disorientation

D.

increased agitation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.