Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 466:

• WAEC 1994

Another name for the first past the post system of voting is the

A. Second ballot system
B. Alternative voting method
C. Simple majority method
D. Single transferable voting system
E. Multi-member voting method

Question 467:

• WAEC 1994

Which of the following is not the responsibility of an Electoral Commission?

A. Creation of constituencies
B. Registration of voters
C. Nomination of candidates
D. Registration of political parties
E. Provision of polling booths

Question 468:

• WAEC 1994

Before the Civil Service reforms of 1988, the most prestigious and highest paid grade in the Nigeria Civil Service was the

A. Clerical and manipulative class
B. Administrativ class
C. Executive class
D. Messengerial class
E. Secretarial class

Question 469:

• WAEC 1994

The major reason why government sets up Public Corporations is

A. Make profit
B. Provide employment for defeated politicians
C. Provide utility services to the public at minimal costs
D. Reflect the federal character in siting industries

Question 470:

• WAEC 1994

The total number of local government areas in Nigeria in 1989 was

A. 303
B. 300
C. 403
D. 449
E. 400