Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 686:

• WAEC 1997

The principle for sharing the wealth of the nation among the different levels of government is called

A. Delegated legislation
B. Revenue allocation
C. Bicameralism
D. Checks and balances
E. Taxation

Question 687:

• WAEC 1997

The first political party in Nigeria was formed by

A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Chief H.O. Davies
D. Alhaji Aminu Kano
E. Sir Herbert Macaulay

Question 688:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following is a pre-independence political party in Nigeria?

A. Nigerian Youth Movenment (NYM)
B. Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN)
C. Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU)
D. United Meddle Belt Congress (UMBC)
E. United Progressive Union (UPGA)

Question 689:

• WAEC 1997

The political parties that formed the Opposition in the House of Representatives during the First Republic in Nigeria were the

A. NCNC and UMBC
B. AG and UMBC
C. NCNC and NEPU
D. AG and NCNC
E. UMBC and NEPU

Question 690:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following is not a process in the transition from military to civilian rule?

A. Drafting of new constitution
B. Appointment of ministers
C. Setting up of a constituent assembly
D. Arrangement for and conduct of elections
E. Swearing in of a president