WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 35

171.

In the Hausa/Fulani traditional political system jangali was

A.

one of the sources of revenue to cattle owners

B.

a property tax paid to land owners

C.

paid by exporters of cattle

D.

imposed on the people by the colonial masters

E.

a type of flat rate tax

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

172.

The electoral success of political party depends on its ability to

A.

rig election successfully

B.

campaign till election day

C.

distribute sufficient funds to voters

D.

engage in mudslinging other political parties

E.

engage in mudslinging other political parties

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

173.

An election district for a local government election is a

A.

senatorial district

B.

ward

C.

polling booth

D.

constituency

E.

village

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

174.

Freedom of association is important because

A.

it allows for the formation of interest groups and organizations

B.

it is the same thing as freedom of movement

C.

membership is compulsory

D.

association are free from the government intervention

E.

association aid the government

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

175.

Which of the following is not a hindrance to political participation?

A.

Ignorance

B.

Lack of interest

C.

Fear

D.

Party system

E.

Intimidation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.