Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 106:

• WAEC 1989

The head of state under the independence constitution of Nigeria was

A. An absolute monarch
B. A constitutional monarch
C. Imposed by the British
D. Invested with executive power
E. Popularly elected

Question 107:

• WAEC 1989

The principle of separation of powers implies that the three main organs of government work.

A. Separately
B. Independently but cooperatively
C. Against one another
D. Reluctantly and gradually for the executive
E. Together in the interest of the nation

Question 108:

• WAEC 1989

The emergency powers conferred on the Federal Government under the independence constitution was first exercised in the

A. Western Region
B. Mid-Western Region
C. Eastern Region
D. Northern Region
E. Federal Territory of Logos

Question 109:

• WAEC 1989

A sovereign state is one

A. Whose constitution can only be changed by a military government
B. Where its citizens can speak without fear or favour
C. In which sovereignty is invested in the military
D. Whose citizens are free to evade responsibility
E. Whose government decisions are made independent of foreign interference

Question 110:

• WAEC 1989

Which of the following is not a component of political culture?

A. Attitudes
B. Beliefs
C. Emotions
D. Age
E. Societal values