Waec Government 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 1995

An important feature of the traditional government in West Africa was the Council of

A. Rmers
B. Family Heads
C. Elders
D. Ministers
E. Tax Collectors

Question 27:

• WAEC 1995

A political party is mainly interested in

A. Contesting elections to gain power
B. Opposing the governmnet in power
C. Educating the public
D. Formulating governmnet policies
E. Solicting for patronage

Question 28:

• WAEC 1995

The most important merit of a multi-system is that it

A. Guarantees the viability of many parties
B. Disallows smaller political parties from gaining political power
C. Reduces oppression within the various parties
D. Gives representation to the widest shades of opinion and interest
E. Is an option most popular in Africa

Question 29:

• WAEC 1995

A pressure group can be defined as a

A. Large group interested in seizing polical power
B. Political party interested in governmnet
C. Small group interested in sharing governmnetal power
D. Sophisticated group interested in balkanization
E. Group organized around an interest for governmnetal action

Question 30:

• WAEC 1995

An election in which people vote for issues of public policy rather than candidates is known as a

A. Mini election
B. General election
C. Bye-election
D. Party primary
E. Referendum