WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 58

286.

A pressure group can be defined as a

A.

large group interested in seizing political power

B.

political party interested in government

C.

small group interested in sharing governmental power

D.

sophisticated group interested in balkanization

E.

group organized around an interest for governmental action

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

287.

The most important merit of a multi-system is that it

A.

guarantees the viability of many parties

B.

disallows smaller political parties from gaining political power

C.

reduces oppression within the various parties

D.

gives representation to the widest shades of opinion and interest

E.

is an option most popular in Africa

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

288.

A political party is mainly interested in

A.

contesting elections to gain power

B.

opposing the government in power

C.

educating the public

D.

formulating government policies

E.

soliciting for patronage

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

289.

An important feature of the traditional government in West Africa was the Council of

A.

Farmers

B.

Family Heads

C.

Elders

D.

Ministers

E.

Tax Collectors

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

290.

The function of the age-group in the Igbo pre-colonial society was to

A.

enforce laws and punish erring members

B.

make laws for the people when an Ofo died

C.

give judgement on land tenure matters

D.

make sure that the religion of the people was observed

E.

install a new Ofo

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.