WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 33

161.

Federalism is a constitutional arrangement in which

A.

the national and regional governments derive their power from the constitution

B.

the national government acts only through the regional governments

C.

regional and local authorities exist at the pleasure of national government

D.

the national government does not reach individual citizens directly

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

162.

Ultimate power in a confederal state is

A.

concentrated in the central government

B.

constitutionally divided between the centre and the units

C.

exercised by the larger units

D.

vested in the constituent units

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

163.

The civil service belongs to the organ of government called the

A.

legislature

B.

executive

C.

judiciary

D.

parastatals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

164.

The sovereignty of a state is determined by

A.

economic and legal aspects

B.

social and political aspects

C.

political and legal aspects

D.

economic and political aspects

Correct answer is D

sovereign state is one having a permanent population, defined territory, one government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states. It is also normally understood that a sovereign state is neither dependent on nor subjected to any other power or state.

Four essential features: Population, Territory, Sovereignty, and Government

165.

Nigeria became a federation of four regions in

A.

1954

B.

1960

C.

1963

D.

1967

E.

1975

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.