WASSCE GOVERNMENT MAY/JUNE 2013 (SSCE WAEC MAY/JUNE 2013 GOVERNMENT)

1. Government can be defined as the study of

A. constitutions

B. cabinet system of government only

C. how people rule themselves

D. presidential system of government only

 

2. Which of the following is not an acceptable function of government?

A. Defence

B. Subversion

C. Embarking on public enlightenment

D. providing social amenities

 

3. Which of the following is a feature of a state

A. Pursuance of sectional interest

B. Colonial experience

C. Territorial boundary

D. Temporary existence

 

4. As a political ideology, communism seeks to

A. accumulate capital in the hands of a few

B. accommodate division of division of citizens into classes

C. climinate all form of socio-economic inequalities

D. create economic opportunities for profit making

 

5. Totalitarianism means a government headed by 

A. a dictator

B. wealthy people

C. educated elite

D. the masses

 

6. Monarchy means government

A. headed by a king

B. by the people

C. of the majority

D. run by the elite

 

7. The rule of law is observed when

A. democracy is practiced

B. laws are kept secret

C. revolution is encourage

D. only the elite can be govern

 

8. Delegated legislation is necessary because it

A. helps to promote dictatorship

B. prevents even development

C. is useful in times of emergency

D. gives a lot of power to the president

 

9. One of the criticisms against delegated legislation is that is

A. promotes separation of powers

B. train political activists

C. encourage economic activities

D. enthrone mob rule

 

10. Fundamental Human right seek to

A. promote the dignity of man

B. train political activists

C. encourage economic activities

D. encourage mob rule

 

11. Constitutionalism implies that

A. citizens should read the constitution always

B. leaders should ignore the dictates of the constitution

C. citizens should challenges the provisions of the constitution

D. leaders should act according to the stipulations of the constitution

 

12. Which of the following is not a source of a country constitution?

A. Legislative decision

B. Past constitution

C. Writ of Mandamus

D. Judicial precedents

 

13.Which of the following is not written the scope of constitution?

A. Fundamental Human Right

B. Organs of government

C. Coup d’ etat

D. Preamble

 

 

14. Centralization of power is a feature of a

A. Federal system

B. Unitary system

C. Confederal system

D. Presidential system

 

15. In a unitary state, government power are concentrated at

A. component units

B. local level

C, centre

D. regions

 

16. Which of the following is true of a parliamentary system of government?

A. There is an Executive President

B. Fusion of powers is discouraged

C. Collective responsibility is emphasized

D. The prime Minister is the head of the judiciary

 

17. The system of government in which the president acts as the heads of state and the head of government is

A. diarchy

B. presidential

C. unitary

D. parliamentary

 

18. Which of the following is a feature of a confederation?

A. it has a rigid constitution

B. The central government is stronger than the component units

C. There is a legal right of secession

D. There is no provision for a state constitution

 

19. Which of the following is a factor in the formation of a federation?

A. Desire for a union

B. Absence of a common enemy

C. Small population

D. Geographical incontinguity

 

20.  The formation and implementation of policies are the major duties of the

A. police

B. judiciary

C. executive

D. legislative

 

21. Bicameralism is adopted because of it

A. guards against intra-party clashes

B. prevent arbitrary law making

C. projects party manifestoes

D. project party manifestoes

 

22.  Parliamentary filibuster refers to a

A. a procedure of impeaching the president

B. delay method of prolonging debates in parliament

C. process of passing bills into law

D.a special way of initiating money bills

 

23. Which of the following functions is performed by the executive

A. Recruitment of judges

B. Passing of the bills to laws

C. Adjudication of cases

D. Implementation of policies

 

24. When a court of law declares an action of the executive ultra-vires, it implies

A. the action is illegal and above the power given

B.the executive has to implement action

C. such an action should be passed into law

D. only the legislative can deal with such an action

 

25. Which of the following is a dutyof a good citizen

A. paying tax regularly

B. Must assist the poor

C. Should challenge the law of the land

D. Must join the law enforcement agents

 

26. Citizens can be deprived of their rights during

A. democratic regime

B. parliamentary debate

C. emergency debate

D. political campaigns

 

27. Which of the following is an obligation of a citizen?

A. Arresting offenders

B. Voting at elections

C. Prosecuting offenders

D. Adjuciating cases

 

28. A multi-party system often leads to the formation of a

A. coalition government

B. very strong executive

C. dictatorial government

D. confederal government

 

29. Which of the following is not a function of a political party?

A. Educating the government

B. Interest articulation

C. Aggregation of opinions

D. Selection of persons for government

 

30. Franchise means the right of all quantified citizens to

A. manipulate election result

B. conduct elections

C. enforce electoral laws

D. vote and be voted for

 

31. The geographical unit into which a country is divided for purpose of election are called

A. states

B. constituencies

C. polling areas

D. county councils

 

32. One way to ensure a free and fair election is to

A. operate a one-party system

B. Allow parties to campaign on the election day

C. guarantee the security of electoral officers and materials

D. appoint a politician as the chairman of the electoral commission

 

33.An election which involves the use of an electoral college is

A. run-off election

B. a general election

C. an open balloting

D. an indirect election

 

34. Which of the following functions is performed by the electoral commission?

A. Distribution of party membership cards

B. Presenting parties manifestoes

C. Delimiting the country into constituencies

D. Conducting oath of office for elected president

 

35. Which of the following statement distinguish political parties from pressure groups?

A. Political parties only lobby government to change certain policies

B. Pressure groups select candidates for political offices

C. Political parties influence government policies

D. Pressure groups influence government policies to members’ interest

 

36. Public opinion enables a government to

A. influence the public

B. suppress its opponents

C. cut down the cost of governing

D. know the feeling of the masses

 

37. The anonymity in the civil service means that a civil servant

A. Is above the law of the land

B. receives neither praise nor blame

C. should take part in partisan politics

D. Changing of government through election

 

38. Which of the following is a problem of civil service?

A. Red-tapism

B. Offering professional advice to political leaders

C. Continuous keeping of records

D. a permanent secretary

D. an act of parliament

 

39.Public corporation are set up by

A. a minister

B. a director

C. a permanent secretary

D. an act of parliament

 

40.Which of the following are problems is true of a Public Corporation? It is

A. established by a bye-law

B. owned by the minister of finance

C. set up to make profit for share holders

D. set up to provide essential services

 

41. All the following are problem are problems facing local governments in West Africa except

A. Shortage of trained personnel

B. obtaining loans from banks

C. nepotism

D. corruption

 

42. Local authorities are established to

A. bring government neared to the people

B. give more powers to the traditional rulers

C. make people less loyal to the central government

D. make central government interfere inlocal affairs

 

43. A British colony means

A. a territory endowed with arable farm land

B. an area for colonial plantation

C. an area directly under the control of traditional rulers and chiefs

D. a territory acquired by colonialist through settlement

 

44. Which  of the following was not a reason for the adoption of indirect Rule in British West African territories?

A. The Chiefs approved it

B. Administrative officers were in short supply

C. There was insufficient funding

D. The traditional rulers commanded respect among their subjects

 

45.The major disadvantage of the Indirect Rule system was that the

A. economy was over industrialized

B. appointments were based on qualification

C. British failed to give qualitative education to Africans

D. Central administration was dominated by Africans

 

46. The organ of the United nations Organization that co-ordinates the activities of its specialized agencies is the

A. General assembly

B. International court of Justice

C. Economic and Social Council

D. Trusteeship Council

 

47. The primary objective of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is to

A. Stop aggression

B. help poor countries

C. fight against injustice

D. maintain world peace

 

48. Which of following international organizations did all West African Countries belong to

A. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization

C. European Union

D. Organization of African Unity

 

49. Which of the following is not an organ of organization of African Unity (OAU)?

A. Assembly of Heads of State and Government

B. Tribunal of the Community

C. Council Of Ministers

D. Secretariat

 

50.The headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) fund for co-operation compensation and Development is located in

A. Lome

B. Lagos

C. Accra

D. Dakar