WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 69

341.

Which of the following is true of a public corporation? It is

A.

set up to make profit for the government

B.

to provide essential service for the people at a low cost

C.

owned by the governor of a state

D.

established by a bye-law

E.

owned by the minister of commerce

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

342.

Local government is described as grassroots government because

A.

it is the nearest government to the people

B.

its headquarters is located in the villages

C.

all the leaders are from the villages

D.

it is the first tier of government

E.

all the local people participate in it

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

343.

Local authorities impose rates because

A.

government wants the rich to become richer

B.

the poor are expected to finance political parties

C.

of the need to provide fund for public corporations

D.

of the need to provide essential amenities for the citizens

E.

it an is obligation of a citizen to pay such rates

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

344.

The geographical units into which a country is divided for the purpose of elections are called

A.

constituencies

B.

polling

C.

local government areas

D.

states

E.

country councils

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

345.

One of the advantages of the simple majority system of voting is that it

A.

discourages election malpractices

B.

gives an accurate result of an election

C.

is very suitable to large countries

D.

is simple and cheap to operate

E.

is useful in developing countries

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.