WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 92

456.

Indirect election refers to an election that

A.

is conducted through an electoral college

B.

allows voters to vote for themselves

C.

is solely organized by the citizens

D.

allows voter to cast their votes openly

E.

is supervised by the police

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

457.

Which of the following methods can be used by the Legislature to check the Executive in a presidential system?

A.

Dissolution

B.

Delegated Legislation

C.

Court Injunction

D.

Impeachment

E.

Devolution

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

458.

One major disadvantage of a two-party system is that

A.

choice of political associations is limited

B.

choice of party candidates is without limit

C.

political education is for party members only

D.

party leaders are allowed to contest elections

E.

franchise is usually restricted to property owners

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

459.

The Executive arm of government refers to a body which

A.

supervises Councillors

B.

makes laws

C.

administers the law

D.

supervises elections

E.

interprets the law

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

460.

Presidential system of government allows the

A.

President to be a member of the legislature

B.

Executive to be members of the Legislature

C.

Judiciary to be a part of the Executive

D.

President to dismiss members of the Legislature

E.

President to elect ministers from outside the Legislature

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.