WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 81

401.

Lobbying mainly involves the application of pressure on

A.

people in commerce through monetary gifts

B.

legislators through material gifts

C.

people in government through persuasive arguments

D.

legislator by intimidation and blackmail

E.

trade unions offer of gift

Correct answer is C

Lobbying is a process by which individuals or groups attempt to influence government officials, typically legislators or policymakers, to promote or prevent specific policies, decisions, or legislation. The main method used in lobbying is the application of pressure through persuasive arguments.

402.

The main objective of pressure group is to

A.

fund election campaigns

B.

change the government by violent means

C.

influence government policies

D.

change the manifestos of all political parties

E.

from the government

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

403.

Which of the following will produce a weak government

A.

Coalition

B.

Two-Party system

C.

General elections

D.

Presidential

E.

Military

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

404.

Political parties mobilize the support of the electorate by

A.

promoting violence

B.

campaigning

C.

rigging elections

D.

encouraging coup d'etats

E.

making laws

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

405.

The ultimate aim of political party is

A.

influence government policies

B.

gain control of government

C.

seek to discredit the government

D.

provide for the welfare of its members

E.

make government more effective

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.