Waec Government 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 2008

Which of the following negates the principle of the rule of law?

A. Independence of the judiciary
B. Trial by a jury
C. Immunity of some citizens
D. Trials in open courts

Question 12:

• WAEC 2008

The principle of rule of law can be defined as

A. Supremacy of the national assembly
B. Subordination of the legislature to the judiciary
C. Supremacy of the law over all the people in a state
D. Supreme authority of traditional rulers

Question 13:

• WAEC 2008

Which of the following is not a delegated legislation?

A. Statutory instruments
B. Bye laws
C. Orders-in-Council
D. Public opinion

Question 14:

• WAEC 2008

Abuse of power by extra-legislative bodies set up the legislature is checked through

A. Recall
B. General election
C. Parliamentary control
D. Impeachment

Question 15:

• WAEC 2008

The primary purpose of political participation is to seek

A. Or hold political office
B. Membership of a pressure group
C. For judicial appointment
D. Military training for politicians