Waec Government 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 1998

The Executive arm of government refers to a body which

A. Supervises councillors
B. Makes laws
C. Administers the law
D. Supervises elections
E. Interprets the law

Question 22:

• WAEC 1998

One major disadvantage of a two-party system is that

A. Choice of political associations is limited
B. Choice of party candidates is without limit
C. Political education is for party members only
D. Party leaders are allowed to contest elections
E. Franchise is usually restricted to property owners

Question 23:

• WAEC 1998

Which of the following methods can be used by the Legislature to check the Executive in a presidential system?

A. Dissolution
B. Delegated Legislation
C. Court Injunction
D. Impeachment
E. Devolution

Question 24:

• WAEC 1998

Indirect election refers to an election that

A. Is conducted through an electoral college
B. Allows voters to vote for themselves
C. Is solely organized by the citizens
D. Allows voter to cast their votes openly
E. Is supervised by the police

Question 25:

• WAEC 1998

Universal adult suffrage means that only

A. The wealthy class is allowed to contest elections
B. The educated class is allowed to vote
C. Eligible adults are allowed to vote and be voted for
D. Women are allowed to vote and be voted for
E. Members of the legislature are allowed to vote