WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 36

176.

The act of influencing voters throng material gifts is known as

A.

favouritism

B.

rigging

C.

propaganda

D.

gerrymandering

E.

electoral malpractice

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

177.

When a high court declares and action of the executive ultra-vires, it means that

A.

the executive has to reconsider the action

B.

such an action should never be brought up again

C.

only the legislature can deal with such an action

D.

the action is illegal and of no effect

E.

a vote of no confidence has been passed on the executive by the judiciary

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

178.

Which of the following is a characteristic of democracy

A.

There is absolute freedom of movement

B.

Courts can sue and be sued

C.

the majority have their way

D.

all citizens vote and voted for

E.

the police can arrest only with a warrant

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

179.

Who among the following is associated with fascism?

A.

Joseph Stalin

B.

John Locke

C.

Adolf Hitler

D.

Benito Mussolini

E.

Karl Marx

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

180.

The concept of social justice implies

A.

fairness to all citizens

B.

freedom for every citizen

C.

equality of citizens

D.

security for all citizens

E.

to every one according to his needs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.