Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 731:

• WAEC 1998

Universal adult suffrage means that only

A. The wealthy class is allowed to contest elections
B. The educated class is allowed to vote
C. Eligible adults are allowed to vote and be voted for
D. Women are allowed to vote and be voted for
E. Members of the legislature are allowed to vote

Question 732:

• WAEC 1998

The system of election whereby each political party is given a percentage of seats that is equal to the percentage of popular votes cast in its favour is known as

A. Absolute plurality
B. Proportional representation
C. Simple majority
D. Simple plurality
E. Direct election

Question 733:

• WAEC 1998

One of the reasons for the establishment of a public corporation is to

A. Undertake projects that require huge sums of money
B. Make profit for the government
C. Provide funds for the maintenance of political associations
D. Compete with local governmnets in the provision of social services
E. Serve as agents of multi-national companies

Question 734:

• WAEC 1998

The policy-making powers in a public corporation are vested in the

A. Managing Director
B. Minister of Industries
C. Chairman of Public Service Commission
D. Trade Unions
E. Board of Directors

Question 735:

• WAEC 1998

Local government election, local government areas are generally divided into

A. Constituencies
B. Zones
C. Regions
D. Wards
E. States