Government 1996 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 26 :

• WAEC 1996

Local authorities impose rates because

A. Government wants the rich to become richer
B. The poor are expected to finance political parties
C. Of the need to provide fund for public corporations
D. Of the need to provide essential amenities for the citizens
E. It an is obligation of a citizen to pay such rates

Question 27 :

• WAEC 1996

Local government is described as grassroots government because

A. It is the nearest governmnet to the people
B. Its headquarters is located in the villages
C. All the leaders are from the villages
D. It is the first tier of government
E. All the local people participate in it

Question 28 :

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following is true of a public corporation? It is

A. Set up to make profit for the government
B. To provide essential service for the people at a low cost
C. Owned by the governor of a state
D. Established by a bye-law
E. Owned by the minister of commerce

Question 29 :

• WAEC 1996

In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, sovereignty was located in the

A. Quadi
B. Emir
C. Waziri
D. Madawaki
E. Galadima

Question 30 :

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following was the most senior official under the British colonial administration? The

A. District Officer
B. Lieutenant Governor
C. President
D. Governor
E. Secretary for Native Affairs