Waec Government 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 1997

The idea of separation of powers as a political concept was developed by

A. Louis Mostesquieu
B. A.V Dicey
C. Thomas Hobbes
D. Kar Marx
E. Jean Bodin

Question 7:

• WAEC 1997

Fascist movement has its origin in

A. Germany
B. Italy
C. Spain
D. The defunct Soviet Union
E. Japan

Question 8:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following factors enhances the operation of the Rule of Law?

A. Well-equipped police force
B. Establishment of modern press
C. Independent judiciary
D. Enlightened citizens
E. Respect for the leaders

Question 9:

• WAEC 1997

An important reason for granting the Judiciary the power of Judicial Review is to enable it to

A. Uphold the surpremacy of the Constitution
B. Promote freedom of the press
C. Elevate the Judiciary above the other organs
D. Demonstrate the independence of the Judiciary

Question 10:

• WAEC 1997

The Judiciary independent when judges are

A. Popularly elected into political offices
B. Free to join any political party of their choice
C. Free from external control and interference
D. Empowered to amend the national constitution
E. Absolutely free to control the Executive and Legislature