Waec Government 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 1998

The system of election whereby each political party is given a percentage of seats that is equal to the percentage of popular votes cast in its favour is known as

A. Absolute plurality
B. Proportional representation
C. Simple majority
D. Simple plurality
E. Direct election

Question 27:

• WAEC 1998

One of the reasons for the establishment of a public corporation is to

A. Undertake projects that require huge sums of money
B. Make profit for the government
C. Provide funds for the maintenance of political associations
D. Compete with local governmnets in the provision of social services
E. Serve as agents of multi-national companies

Question 28:

• WAEC 1998

The policy-making powers in a public corporation are vested in the

A. Managing Director
B. Minister of Industries
C. Chairman of Public Service Commission
D. Trade Unions
E. Board of Directors

Question 29:

• WAEC 1998

Local government election, local government areas are generally divided into

A. Constituencies
B. Zones
C. Regions
D. Wards
E. States

Question 30:

• WAEC 1998

Neutrality of civil servants means that they

A. Are free to do whatever they like
B. Should not take party in politics
C. Can be seen but must not be heard
D. Cannot be tried in court for misbehaviour
E. Are free to use government materials as they like