WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 277

1,381.

In a military regime, the arms of government that are usually fused are _________

A.

executive and judiciary

B.

legislature and local council

C.

legislature and executive

D.

judiciary and the press

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,382.

Which of the following is a civil/public servant?

A.

House majority leader

B.

Clerk of the House

C.

Party whip

D.

Minister of Education

Correct answer is D

civil servant or public servant is a person employed in the public sector on behalf of a government department or agency. A civil servant or public servant's first priority is to represent the interests of citizens.

1,383.

Local government are vital in modern politics as they ________

A.

encourage dictatorship

B.

train the local people in the art of governance

C.

make laws for the whole country

D.

execute government policies at all levels

Correct answer is B

Local government can play an important role in promoting  training people for governance, job creation and boosting the local economy. By providing good quality cost-effective services and by making the local area a pleasant place to live and work in the municipality will have made a good start to sustainable local economic development.

1,384.

Military intervention into the politics of a state involves ______

A.

an overthrow of a legitimate government by pressure groups

B.

the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces

C.

violent overthrow of a democratic government by the police

D.

the legitimate seizure of power by the police and civilians

Correct answer is B

A military government is generally any government that is administrated bymilitary forces, whether this government is legal or not under the laws of the jurisdiction at issue, and whether this government is formed by natives or by an occupying power.

1,385.

In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen is referred to as

A.

ceremonial head

B.

political head

C.

constitutional head

D.

democratic leader

Correct answer is A

A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a non-elected monarch functions as the head of state within the limits of a constitution. The monarch may be the de facto head of state or a purely ceremonial leader.