Waec Government 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• WAEC 1995

The decision to separate Lagos from the Western Region and make it a neutral Federal territory was taken at the

A. 1950 generation conference
B. 1953 constitutional conference
C. 1954 constitutional conference
D. 1957 constitutional conference
E. 1963 All-party constitutional conference

Question 57:

• WAEC 1995

The 1954 Constitution of Nigeria made the country a true Federation because it provided for

A. The abolition of representation of the white officials
B. The election of all the members of parliament
C. A division of functions between the centre and the regions
D. The post of a Prime Minister at the center
E. The separation of Lagos from the Western Region

Question 58:

• WAEC 1995

One major achievement of the Richards Constitution of Nigeria was that it

A. United the North and South under a single legislature
B. Introduced the elective principle
C. Provided for official African members of the Executive Council
D. Allowed the participation of traditional rulers in government

Question 59:

• WAEC 1995

Which of the following is a function of Electoral Commission ?

A. Arbitrating among political parties
B. Arranging and conducting elections
C. Organizing political parties
D. Supporting political parties
E. Taking part in an election

Question 60:

• WAEC 1995

The function of government include all the following except the

A. Maintenance of peace and oder
B. Provision of social services
C. Protection of citizens from maliclous attacks
D. Provision of free medical service
E. Maintencen of the countrys constitution