Waec Government 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• WAEC 1990

The first elected executive president of Nigeria was

A. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Alhaji Shehu Shagari
C. Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Alhaji Aminu Kano
E. Dr Joseph Wayas

Question 52:

• WAEC 1990

Northern Nigeria became internally self-government in

A. 1955
B. 1957
C. 1958
D. 1959
E. 1960

Question 53:

• WAEC 1990

A totalitarian government is a government

A. That aspires to control every aspect of a citizens’ life
B. For the masses
C. Of the people by the people and for the people
D. That aspires to control only the economic aspect of a citizens’ life
E. Controlled by the land owners

Question 54:

• WAEC 1990

Which of the following was not a demand of the nationalist movement in Nigeria?

A. Promotion of Africans to senior service positions
B. Increase African representation in the legislative assemblies
C. Improved conditions of service and Salaries for Africans
D. Withdrawal of military bases from African
E. Reduction of the dictatorial powers of colonial officers

Question 55:

• WAEC 1990

Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, each state I allowed to elect

A. Two senators
B. Five senators
C. As many senators as the state could finance
D. From two five senators, depending on the population of the state
E. Ten senators