Government 1998 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 6 :

• WAEC 1998

The purpose of Montesquieu's argument for the separation of powers was to

A. Prevent tyranny by the government
B. Promote the efficiency of government
C. Ensure equality of all before the law
D. Promote unity in the machinery of govement
E. Enhance the efficiency of the state

Question 7 :

• WAEC 1998

A system where at least two levels of government derive their powers from the constitution is called

A. Unitary
B. Cabinet
C. Federal
D. Presidential
E. Communist

Question 8 :

• WAEC 1998

Which of the following countries has an unwritten constitution?

A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. Canada
D. Britain
E. USA

Question 9 :

• WAEC 1998

A constitution that requires a complex procedure for the amendment of its provision is described as

A. Unwritten
B. Flexible
C. Classified
D. Rigid
E. Unitary

Question 10 :

• WAEC 1998

One of the reasons why states from a federation is to

A. Make the government of a smaill nation easy
B. Keep the residual powers
C. Cater for local differences
D. Be able take quick decisions
E. Have a rigid constitution