Waec Government 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 2017

One of the defects associated with most pre-independence constitutions in British West Africa was ________

A. Veto power of the Governor
B. All inclusive franchise
C. African domination of the executive council
D. African domination of the legislative council

Question 47:

• WAEC 2017

An effective way of strengthening societal institutions is through the expression of ____________

A. Person opinion
B. Group opinion
C. Elite opinion
D. Public opinion

Question 48:

• WAEC 2017

A "Yes" or No" vote on a specific political issue in a country is called ________

A. Referendum
B. Public opinion
C. Gerrymandering
D. Suffrage

Question 49:

• WAEC 2017

Bicameralism is necessary in a federal state to demonstrate that __________

A. The executive is adequately represented
B. Localized interests receive adequate representation
C. Representation in the upper house is base on population
D. Representation of the rich in society is taken care of

Question 50:

• WAEC 2017

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formally established in Lagos on _________

A. December 20, 1945
B. June 20. 1963
C. March 15, 1971
D. May 28, 1975