WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 4

16.

Which of the following ideals has not been violated by any member of OAU?

A.

Non-interference in the internal affairs of states

B.

Respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of each member state

C.

Peaceful settlement of disputes by negotiation, conciliation or arbitration

D.

Unreserved condemnation in all forms of political assassination and subversive activities on the part of neighboring states

E.

dedication to the total emancipation of the African territories which are still under political subjugation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17.

The election officer charged with the responsibility of announcing election results is the

A.

Resident Electoral Commissioner

B.

Returning Officer

C.

Supervisory Presiding Office

D.

Supervisory Presiding Officer

E.

Accounting Officer

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18.

Which of the following is not common to both political parties and pressure groups in post-independence Nigeria?

A.

constitutional provisions

B.

threat of proscriptions by the government

C.

arrest and detention of members

D.

election/selection of leaders

E.

harassment by the military government

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19.

Which of the following actions is not a from of political participation?

A.

voting at an election

B.

contesting an election

C.

joining a political party

D.

bribing an electoral officer

E.

payment of income tax

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20.

Centralization of power is a basic feature of a

A.

unitary government

B.

presidential government

C.

parliamentary government

D.

federal government

E.

confederal government

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.