WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 57

281.

The first Head of State and Head of Government in Nigeria was

A.

Lord Frederick Lugard

B.

Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

C.

Major Kaduna Nzeogwu

D.

Gen. J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi

E.

Alhaji Shehu Shagari

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

282.

The Chicks Commission in Nigeria was up to look into the issue of

A.

revenue allocation

B.

minority groups

C.

state creation

D.

constitutional amendment

E.

police brutality

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

283.

The indirect Rule system succeeded in Hausa/Fulani society because the

A.

society had only one religion

B.

people received Quranic education

C.

people were peaceful

D.

existing administration favored the system

E.

people were descendants of Uthman Dan Fodio

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

284.

Where no absolute majority is obtained in the first round of elections the most viable option is the

A.

simple majority

B.

proportional representation

C.

second ballot

D.

bye- election

E.

second ballot withdrawal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

285.

An election in which people vote for issues of public policy rather than candidates is known as a

A.

mini election

B.

general election

C.

bye-election

D.

party primary

E.

referendum

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.