WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 293

1,461.

The major role of minority parties in parliament is to _______

A.

criticize every government policy

B.

ensure democratic governance

C.

monitor the activities of the president

D.

supervise the passage of bills

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,462.

Military might is a major determinant of a country's _______

A.

independence

B.

democracy

C.

foreign policy

D.

wealth

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,463.

The media play a vital role in the political environment in that, it ________

A.

articulates the views of individuals

B.

incites people to be lawless

C.

projects individuals above the state

D.

articulates the views of the ruling party

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,464.

Which state institution serves as a link between the government and the people ?

A.

Office of the president

B.

The civil service

C.

the judiciary

D.

the church

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,465.

Public Corporations are referred to as statutory bodies because they are established by _________

A.

a legislative instrument

B.

Acts of parliament

C.

an executive instrument

D.

Bye-laws

Correct answer is B

A public corporation is defined as a government establishment or enterprise set up by an Act of parliament.