WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 92

456.

Use the dialogue below to answer the question . 

Ini: The recent constitutional conference organized by the federal government gulped alot of money

Emen: That type of conference can only happen where there is a democratic government which permits respect for all shades of opinion

Ini: so the federal government cannot solely take decisions and ractify them?

Emen: No, that will negate the fundamental principles of democracy

The above dialogue shows that democracy could result into

A.

Inefficiency

B.

Corruption

C.

Absolute liberty

D.

High cost of governance

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

457.

Operation of the rule of law could be undermined by?

A.

Existence of civil society groups

B.

Existence of free press

C.

Establishment of administrative tribunal

D.

Encouragement of effective opposition

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

458.

A significant companion of the rule of law is the

A.

Fusion of legislative and executive functions

B.

Supremacy of the ordinary law

C.

Adoption of one party system

D.

Enforcement of law by the legislature

Correct answer is B

In its simplest form, the rule of law means that “no one is above the law.” It is the foundation for the development of peaceful, equitable and prosperous societies.

 

459.

In a democratic government, franchise is given to all

A.

Party members

B.

Resident adults

C.

Adult citizens

D.

Opinion leaders

Correct answer is C

Simply franchise is the right for all qualified adult citizens to vote in an election for their individual political party.

 

460.

According to the 1999 constitution, sovereignty resides in the

A.

Command in charge of the armed forces

B.

People who confer legitimacy on elected leaders

C.

National assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution

D.

Military which can declare any law, null and of no effect

Correct answer is B

The elctorates confer legitimacy on the government which in turns make its decisions acceptable to the electorate.