Waec Government 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1996

Franchise means the

A. Abilty to conduct elections
B. Body of principles governing the conduct of an election
C. Right to partcipate in an election
D. Right granted to French citizens to vote
E. Administrative procedure for free and fair elections

Question 17:

• WAEC 1996

Question time in the legislature affords members the opportunity to

A. Raise important questions outside the agenda
B. Challenge court decisions
C. Execute government policies
D. Ask more questions
E. Criticism of governmnet policies

Question 18:

• WAEC 1996

Public opinion can be best be defined as

A. One man's view on public issues
B. Sentiments expressed on public policies
C. The sum total of popular views on public policies
D. The view of the rich expressed on public affairs
E. A body of convictions of the electorate only

Question 19:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following best explains the term manifesto? The

A. Constitution of the political party
B. Authority to form a political party
C. Proposed programme of a political party
D. Symbol of the ruling political party
E. Campaign strategies of a political party

Question 20:

• WAEC 1996

Universal adult surffrage is very popular today because it

A. Allows the establishment of military regimes
B. Allows for equal political representation
C. Encourages a multi-party system
D. Ensures equal performance of all political parties
E. Allows for greater political participation