WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 275

1,371.

The excessive power of the traditional rulers in the pre-colonial era could checked by ________

A.

the hunters

B.

the priests

C.

children of the chiefs

D.

the farmers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,372.

A function of government is _________

A.

controlling electoral commission

B.

organizing pressure groups

C.

making of laws

D.

forming political parties

Correct answer is C

Major functions of modern government include
(1) foreign diplomacy
(2) making laws
(3) maintenance of domestic order
(4) administration of justice
(5) protection of civil liberties
(6) provision for and regulation of the conduct of periodic elections
(7) provision for public goods and services
(8) military defense

1,373.

Which of the following countries practiced totalitarianism?

A.

Germany, Russia and Japan

B.

Italy, Russia and Germany

C.

Italy, Germany and Japan

D.

Russia, Italy and England

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,374.

Acceptability of the government in power by the governed is known as

A.

legitimacy

B.

sovereignty

C.

democracy

D.

authority

Correct answer is A

 Legitimacy is the right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a régime.

1,375.

Which of the following statements about public corporation is not true?

A.

It is managed by a board of directors

B.

It is established by an act of parliament

C.

A huge capital is needed for its establishment

D.

It is financed mainly by private individuals

Correct answer is D

  • Government Owned and financed. 
  • Government Controlled and Managed.
  • Separate Legal Entity. 
  • Perpetual Succession.
  • Autonomy.
  • Service Motive. 
  • Public Accountability.
  • Business Motive.