WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 93

461.

A singled-member constituency is one in which

A.

two or more representatives are elected from one constituency

B.

only one candidate can contest election

C.

only one representative is elected from each constituency

D.

opposition candidates are not allowed to contest elections

E.

franchise is limited in all constituencies

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

462.

A government shared by two authorities is called

A.

diarchy

B.

theocracy

C.

gerontocracy

D.

aristocracy

E.

monarchy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

463.

In parliamentary system of government a vote of no confidence means expression of disapproval of

A.

government 's general policies

B.

the activities of the court of law

C.

the opposition's methods of campaign

D.

the activities of trade unions

E.

leadership of the Armed Force

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

464.

A state is said to be unitary if it

A.

has a rigid constitution

B.

is organized under a single government

C.

is headed by a Prime Minister

D.

is under military rule

E.

unites its people

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

465.

Collective responsibility implies that every member of cabinet

A.

is responsible to the Head of State

B.

obeys the Prime Minister without questions

C.

may support or oppose the decision made by the cabinet

D.

take the credit or blame for the decisions made by the cabinet

E.

must oppose the legislature at question times

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.