WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 31

151.

Gerrymandering means

A.

the second ballot system

B.

single transferable vote

C.

the manipulation of constituency boundaries

D.

the tyranny of the majority

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

152.

The principle of the rule of law stipulates that

A.

only judges interpret the law

B.

law makers are above the law

C.

everyone is equal before the law

D.

lawyers make laws

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

153.

Delegated legislature is disadvantageous because it

A.

erodes the principle of separation of powers

B.

make hasty review of legislation possible

C.

disallows quick action during emergencies

D.

increases the work of the legislature

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

154.

In the presidential system of government, the president is

A.

elected only through the electoral college

B.

empowered to dissolve the legislature

C.

head of state and head of government

D.

vested with absolute powers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

155.

In the Westminster system of government formal legislation can take the following forms EXCEPT

A.

royal proclamations

B.

orders in council

C.

act of parliament

D.

ministerial pronouncement

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.