Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 561:

• WAEC 1995

Which of the following was not required of a Presidential candidate for the 1979 election In Nigeria? He must

A. Be a Nigerian citizen by birth
B. Be an indigene of the northern states
C. Be sponsored by a registered political party
D. Have paid his income tax for three-years as and when due
E. Be at least thirty-five (35) years of age

Question 562:

• WAEC 1995

The decision to separate Lagos from the Western Region and make it a neutral Federal territory was taken at the

A. 1950 generation conference
B. 1953 constitutional conference
C. 1954 constitutional conference
D. 1957 constitutional conference
E. 1963 All-party constitutional conference

Question 563:

• WAEC 1995

The 1954 Constitution of Nigeria made the country a true Federation because it provided for

A. The abolition of representation of the white officials
B. The election of all the members of parliament
C. A division of functions between the centre and the regions
D. The post of a Prime Minister at the center
E. The separation of Lagos from the Western Region

Question 564:

• WAEC 1995

One major achievement of the Richards Constitution of Nigeria was that it

A. United the North and South under a single legislature
B. Introduced the elective principle
C. Provided for official African members of the Executive Council
D. Allowed the participation of traditional rulers in government

Question 565:

• WAEC 1995

Which of the following is a function of Electoral Commission ?

A. Arbitrating among political parties
B. Arranging and conducting elections
C. Organizing political parties
D. Supporting political parties
E. Taking part in an election