Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 726:

• WAEC 1998

Presidential system of government allows the

A. President to be a member of the legislature
B. Executive to be members of the Legislature
C. Judiciary to be a part of the Executive
D. President to dismiss members of the Legislature
E. President to elect ministers from outside the Legislature

Question 727:

• WAEC 1998

The Executive arm of government refers to a body which

A. Supervises councillors
B. Makes laws
C. Administers the law
D. Supervises elections
E. Interprets the law

Question 728:

• WAEC 1998

One major disadvantage of a two-party system is that

A. Choice of political associations is limited
B. Choice of party candidates is without limit
C. Political education is for party members only
D. Party leaders are allowed to contest elections
E. Franchise is usually restricted to property owners

Question 729:

• WAEC 1998

Which of the following methods can be used by the Legislature to check the Executive in a presidential system?

A. Dissolution
B. Delegated Legislation
C. Court Injunction
D. Impeachment
E. Devolution

Question 730:

• WAEC 1998

Indirect election refers to an election that

A. Is conducted through an electoral college
B. Allows voters to vote for themselves
C. Is solely organized by the citizens
D. Allows voter to cast their votes openly
E. Is supervised by the police