Waec Government 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 1997

The ultimate aim of political party is

A. Influence governmnet policeies
B. Gain control of government
C. Seek to discredit the government
D. Provide for the welfare of its members
E. Make government more effective

Question 22:

• WAEC 1997

Political parties mobilize the support of the electorate by

A. Promoting violence
B. Campaigning
C. Rigging elections
D. Encouraging coup d'etats
E. Making laws

Question 23:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following will produce a weak government

A. Coalition
B. Two-Party system
C. General elections
D. Presidential
E. Military

Question 24:

• WAEC 1997

The main objective of pressure group is to

A. Fund election campaigns
B. Change the government by violent means
C. Influence government policies
D. Change the mainfestos of all political parties
E. From the government

Question 25:

• WAEC 1997

Lobbying mainly involves the application of pressure on

A. People in commerce through monetyary gifts
B. Legislators through material gifts
C. People in government throught persasive arguments
D. Legislator by intimidation and blackmail
E. Trade unions offer of gift