Waec Government 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 2001

A constitution that has special rules for its amendment is said to be

A. Written
B. Federal
C. Confederal
D. Rigid

Question 17:

• WAEC 2001

Which of following statements best describes an unwritten constitution?

A. The legislature is always unicameral
B. The source of the constitution is supreme court verdicts
C. There are no limitations on the powers of government
D. The body of rules and laws cannot all be found in a single document

Question 18:

• WAEC 2001

The process by which people vote to elect their representatives is called

A. Electoral system
B. Plebiscite
C. Electoral college
D. Franchise

Question 19:

• WAEC 2001

Apart from making laws, the legislature has the important function of

A. Implementing executive decisions
B. Advising the judiciary
C. Appointing the civil servants
D. Checking the executive powers

Question 20:

• WAEC 2001

Which of the following is a demerit of bicameral legislature?

A. The scope for political participation is limited
B. Passing of bills into acts is delayed
C. No safeguard for the minority groups
D. There is tendency for despotic rule