Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 111:

• WAEC 1989

Representative democracy is characterized by

A. Free election and ,proper register of voters
B. Unlimited expenditure of political parties
C. A politically educated electorate
D. Representation of the poor only
E. Rule of interest groups

Question 112:

• WAEC 1989

The ratification of the appointment and dismissal of an Emir in the pre-colonial Fulani Empire was done by the

A. Empire of Lafiagi and the Etsu of Pategi
B. Emirs of Kano and Katsina
C. Emirs of Gwandu and Sokoto
D. Emir of llorin
E. Emir of Shonga

Question 113:

• WAEC 1989

The primary function of a legislature is the

A. Appointment of the president
B. Making of laws
C. Voting of bills
D. Monitoring of the judiciary
E. Re-assignment of civil servants

Question 114:

• WAEC 1989

Which of the following title among the Igbos in the pre-colonial era required substantial wealth before one could acquire it

A. Ofo
B. Okpara
C. Ozo
D. Eze
E. Obi

Question 115:

• WAEC 1989

According to Marist theory those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are

A. Exploiters
B. Colonialists
C. Workers
D. Shareholders
E. Bourgeoisie