WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 76

376.

The political parties that formed the Opposition in the House of Representatives during the First Republic in Nigeria were the

A.

NCNC and UMBC

B.

AG and UMBC

C.

NCNC and NEPU

D.

AG and NCNC

E.

UMBC and NEPU

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

377.

Which of the following is a pre-independence political party in Nigeria?

A.

Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)

B.

Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN)

C.

Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU)

D.

United Meddle Belt Congress (UMBC)

E.

United Progressive Union (UPGA)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

378.

The first political party in Nigeria was formed by

A.

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

B.

Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe

C.

Chief H.O. Davies

D.

Alhaji Aminu Kano

E.

Sir Herbert Macaulay

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

379.

The principle for sharing the wealth of the nation among the different levels of government is called

A.

delegated legislation

B.

revenue allocation

C.

bicameralism

D.

checks and balances

E.

taxation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

380.

Under a federal system of government , a citizen living in any part of the country is expected to obey laws made by the

A.

Federal Government only

B.

Federal and Local Governments

C.

Local Government only

D.

Federal, State and Local Government

E.

Federal and State Government

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.