Waec Government 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 1997

Under a federal system of government , a citizen living in any part of the country is expected to obey laws made by the

A. Federal Government only
B. Federal and Local Governments
C. Local Government only
D. Federal, State and Local Government
E. Federal and State Governmnet s

Question 47:

• WAEC 1997

The principle for sharing the wealth of the nation among the different levels of government is called

A. Delegated legislation
B. Revenue allocation
C. Bicameralism
D. Checks and balances
E. Taxation

Question 48:

• WAEC 1997

The first political party in Nigeria was formed by

A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Chief H.O. Davies
D. Alhaji Aminu Kano
E. Sir Herbert Macaulay

Question 49:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following is a pre-independence political party in Nigeria?

A. Nigerian Youth Movenment (NYM)
B. Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN)
C. Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU)
D. United Meddle Belt Congress (UMBC)
E. United Progressive Union (UPGA)

Question 50:

• WAEC 1997

The political parties that formed the Opposition in the House of Representatives during the First Republic in Nigeria were the

A. NCNC and UMBC
B. AG and UMBC
C. NCNC and NEPU
D. AG and NCNC
E. UMBC and NEPU