Waec Government 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• WAEC 1990

The kano riots of 1953 is significant because

A. It involved rioting between Igbos and Hausas
B. It was the first outbreak of violence between the major political parties
C. Many innocent lives were lost
D. Violence broke out when the Emir was on an official tour of Sabon Gari, the scene of the violence
E. The police could not arrest the rioters, thus nobody was charge to court

Question 62:

• WAEC 1990

A government in which the control of ultimate power is by a few who rule for their own selfish interest is classified as

A. A democracy
B. A dictatorship
C. Aristocracy
D. A monarchy
E. An oligarchy

Question 63:

• WAEC 1990

(a)Differentiate between constitution and constitutionalism.
(b) What are the characteristics of a constitutional government?

Question 64:

• WAEC 1990

(a) Explain the concept of the Rule of law.
(b) What are the problems associated with the application of the concept?

Question 65:

• WAEC 1990

Why do some West African countries adopt the Unitary" system of government while others do not?