Government 2012 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 16 :

• WAEC 2012

A constitution is the

A. Written document of traditional practices
B. Functional aspect of government activities
C. Supreme document of the government
D. Fundamental laws of the land

Question 17 :

• WAEC 2012

A constitution is important because it

A. Teaches moral values of the society
B. Prescribes rules for those who govern
C. Serves as a source of conflict in society
D. Describes the laws and admonishes obedience

Question 18 :

• WAEC 2012

Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?

A. Fundamental Human Rights
B. Manifestoes of political parties
C. Organs of government
D. Duties and obligations of citizens

Question 19 :

• WAEC 2012

A rigid constitution is a feature of

A. Unitary system
B. Monarchical system
C. Confederal system
D. Federal system

Question 20 :

• WAEC 2012

In a parliamentary system the executive is weak because it is

A. Accountable to parliament
B. Responsible for its own actions
C. Headed by a prime minister
D. The head of state that controls the government