WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 72

356.

A constitution can be best be discrbed as

A.

the complied laws of a state

B.

a general book of laws

C.

the fundamental laws to guide the government of a state

D.

a detailed code of conduct for politicians

E.

the reference book for judges

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

357.

Which of the following is the disadvantages of confederation?

A.

the central government is too far from the people

B.

the central authority is vested with too much power

C.

the primary loyality of the citizens is to the central government

D.

it encourages secession

E.

it makes a nonsense of party system

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

358.

The security and ratification of major executive decisions by the legislature are an application of

A.

the rule of law

B.

separation of powers

C.

delegated legislation

D.

fusion of powers

E.

checks and balances

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

359.

A major reason for enshrining fundamental human rights in the constitution is to

A.

make the constitution flexible

B.

make the constitution supreme

C.

protect the rights of office holders

D.

prevent military intervention

E.

protect the rights of individuals in the society

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

360.

Which of the following is an important feature of a unitary constitution?

A.

Revolutionary power

B.

Concentration of power

C.

Deconcentration of power

D.

Enfranchisement of power

E.

Decentralisation of power

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.