Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 1988

The two components of sovereignty are

A. The rule of law and fundamental human rights
B. Political power and political authority
C. Political culture and political socialization
D. Influence and poltical authority
E. Political independence and supreme authority of the state within its territory

Question 12:

• WAEC 1988

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 1973 because of Israeli

A. Recongnition of Biafra
B. Occupation of Egyptian territory
C. Refusal to give aid to Nigeria
D. Economic relations with South Africa
E. Raid on Entebbe airport in Uganda

Question 13:

• WAEC 1988

The United Nations organization (UNO)has its headquarters in

A. Britain
B. USSR
C. USA
D. China
E. France

Question 14:

• WAEC 1988

The state is different from the government because

A. The State unlike the Government is permanent
B. The Government is made up of powerful people
C. Members of the Government are elected
D. The state is created by God
E. The state can exercise absolute power

Question 15:

• WAEC 1988

A state is a special from of human association because it

A. Has a legitimate monoploy of life and death penalties over its citizens
B. Is the richest association in society
C. Has a constitution approved by the citizens
D. Can punish law breakers
E. Has a government