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waec/wassce past questions and answers for GOVERNMENT-2023

Jun 22 2024 11:24:00 AM

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WAEC/GCE/NECO

2023 Government objectives and paper 2 for WASSCE(WAEC)

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Welcome on board! I bring you good news, If you are making preparations for your forth coming WASSCE(WAEC) examination, we have got you covered, Remember it is not enough for you to be aware that you will participate in the exams but you will do execeptionally well in the exams.
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In this article, I have Written down 50 questions and answers including pdf which contain the Government paper 2 from WASSCE (WAEC) for Government 2023. This will guide you to understand the pattern WAEC follows when setting WASSCE questions for Government. Help yourself by going through each question and answer to prepare yourself for the real exam. I wish you success ahead.
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You can study the 50 (fifty) WASSCE Government past questions and answer for 2023 by checking the content below or using the table of content below to navigate to the number of your choice
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Table of Contents
  1. WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 1 - 10
  2. WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 11 - 20
  3. WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 21 - 30
  4. WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 31 - 40
  5. WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 41 - 50
  6. Download WASSCE/WAEC Government pdF (2023) Paper 2 (essay questions and answer 1 - 10)
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WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 1 - 10

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1. The underlying principle of the concept of separation of powers is mainly to
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(a) Educate people on their rights
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(b) Ensure constitutional review
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(c) Prevent arbitrariness
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(d) Tame the executive
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The correct answer is: (c) Prevent arbitrariness
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2. What is commonly referred to as the association of the government and the governed?
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(a) Monarchy
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(b) State
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(c) Confederation
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(d) Federation
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The correct answer is: (b) State
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3. The exercise of powr can arise from any of the following sources except
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(a) Legitimate power
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(b) Charismatic power
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(c) Expert power
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(d) Ideoogical power
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The correct answer is: (c) Expert power
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4. There are two types of committee systems in the House of parliament as part of their operations and one of such is
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(a) Expert Committee
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(b) Parliamentary Service Board
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(c) Committee of the Whole House
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(d) Leadership Committee
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The correct answer is: (c) Committee of the Whole House
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5. Maintenance of law and order in a state is the function of the
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(a) Judicial service
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(b) Legislative arm
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(c) Citizens of the state
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(d) Executive arm of government
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The correct answer is: (d) Executive arm of government
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6. The local government system assists best in mentoring and grooming people for
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(a) Citizenship and justice
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(b) Military operations
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(c) Leadership operations
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(d) Large scale farming
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The correct answer is: (c) Leadership operations
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7. The Fundamental Human Rights and liberties must be entrenched in a constitution to
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(a) Make it difficult to with
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(b) Show concern for the people
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(c) Serve majority interest
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(d) Espouse love for the country
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The correct answer is: (a) Make it difficult to with
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8. An executive president is one who ields the power of a
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(a) Ceremonial president only
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(b) Leader of government business only
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(c) Despot and benevolent dictator
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(d) Head of state and government
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The correct answer is: (d) Head of state and government
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9. The official routine observed in carrying out functions in the civil service is commonly known as
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(a) Official order
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(b) Standard order
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(c) Bureaucracy
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(d) Command
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The correct answer is: (c) Bureaucracy
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10. The Public Service Commission performs the following functions except
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(a) Imposition of income tax
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(b) Discipline of personnel
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(c) Welfare of personnel
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(d) Advisory body
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The correct answer is: (a) Imposition of income tax
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WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 11 - 20

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11. The issues that are at the core of a country's foreign policy are referred to as
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(a) Diplomacy
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(b) National interest
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(c) State arena
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(d) Globalisation
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The correct answer is: (b) National interest
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12. One of the major criticisms levelled against the United Nations (UN) is its inability to
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(a) Ensure universal access to education
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(b) Adopts a universal language for its operations
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(c) Ensure fair permanent representation on the Security Council
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(d) Enforce affirmative action and equal wealth
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The correct answer is: (c) Ensure fair permanent representation on the Security Council
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13. The Functions of the Diplomatic Missions include the following except
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(a) Gather intelligence information
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(b) Project the culture of the people
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(c) Woo investors
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(d) Pay salaries of workers of the mission
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The correct answer is: (d) Pay salaries of workers of the mission
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14. One of the functions of the electoral management body is to
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(a) Interpret the electoral laws fairly
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(b) Look for external sources besides the government to fund its operations
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(c) Engage in business to increase its financial capacity
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(d) Conduct training programmes for presidential candidates
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The correct answer is: (b) Look for external sources besides the government to fund its operations
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15. The rigid nature of a constitution makes it
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(a) Easy for quick review
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(b) Complicated for amendment
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(c) Infallible and standard
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(d) Accessible to all
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The correct answer is: (b) Complicated for amendment
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16. Bicameral legislature contributes to the democratic process by
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(a) Recommending the use of force in policy implementation
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(b) Imposing programmes and policies on the executive
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(c) Widening the scope of political participation
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(d) Suppressing minority rights
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The correct answer is: (c) Widening the scope of political participation
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17. The judiciary occupies an important place in every state because it is
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(a) Protector of the rights of the people
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(b) A body of upright and just people in society
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(c) Mandated to supervise the functions of the executive
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(d) A unique profession of intellectuals
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The correct answer is: (a) Protector of the rights of the people
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18. The French Colonial polices in her West African colonies were different from the British in many ways exceept in
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(a) Cultural imposition
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(b) Citizenship
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(c) Discriminatory laws
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(d) Imperialism
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The correct answer is: (d) Imperialism
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19. The pattern of rule by the French in her West African colonies was highly
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(a) Centralised
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(b) Decentralised
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(c) Proportional
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(d) Consultative
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The correct answer is: (a) Centralised
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20. One of the negative effects of colonial rule on West African states was the
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(a) Building of roads and rail network
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(b) Dependency syndrome
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(c) Western education
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(d) Social interventions
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The correct answer is: (b) Dependency syndrome
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WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 21 - 30

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21. Unitary system of government is adopted by some states because
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(a) It guarantees democracy
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(b) It builds the capacity of citizens in good time
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(c) Of homogeneity
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(d) Of rich mineral resources
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The correct answer is: (c) Of homogeneity
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22. Apart from globalisation, what other factor to a large extent affets the sovereignty of a state?
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(a) Right of a franchise
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(b) Inalienability
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(c) System of government
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(d) International laws
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The correct answer is: (d) International laws
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23. The reason for which the government should take a key interest in the activities of pressure groups is that, they
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(a) Force coalition among political parties for election
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(b) Blackmail political leaders
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(c) Provide valuable feedback on government policies and programmes
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(d) Dictate the path and direction for government programmes
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The correct answer is: (c) Provide valuable feedback on government policies and programmes
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24. Elections plays a major role in the democratic process because it
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(a) Projects the class system
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(b) Confers legitimacy
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(c) Ensures only good people rule
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(d) Manipulate the electoral processes
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The correct answer is: (b) Confers legitimacy
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25. Public opinion is formed through the following channels except
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(a) Mass media
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(b) Elections
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(c) Cabinets
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(d) Political parties
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The correct answer is: (c) Cabinets
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26. The civil service is different from the public service in terms of
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(a) Conditions of service
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(b) Educational qualification
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(c) Personality and stature
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(d) Political affiliation
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The correct answer is: (c) Personality and stature
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27. The media, commonly referred to as the fourth estate of the realm, monitors the activities of government on behalf of the
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(a) Media organization
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(b) Executives
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(c) Civil society
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(d) People
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The correct answer is: (d) People
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28. One of the high points of the activities of the National Congress of British West Afica (NCBWA) led to the
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(a) Introduction of the elective principles
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(b) Proposal for African Unity
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(c) Creation of The African High Command
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(d) Africanisation of the Executive Council
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The correct answer is: (a) Introduction of the elective principles
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29. The biggest obstacle which lso slowed down nationalists activities in French West African colonies was the
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(a) Assassination of chiefs
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(b) Deportation of Africans to France
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(c) Assimilation policy
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(d) Constitutional reforms and entrenchment
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The correct answer is: (c) Assimilation policy
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30. The best way to keep the military at bay from interfering in politics is by ensuring
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(a) Effective control of their day to day operations
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(b) Their inclusion in government
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(c) High pay rise every year
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(d) Good governance
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The correct answer is: (d) Good governance
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WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 31 - 40

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31. Secret voting assists the voter in making a decision without
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(a) Coercion
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(b) National interest
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(c) Public good
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(d) Pondering over issues
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The correct answer is: (a) Coercion
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32. Which system of government allows for and guarantee maximum competition
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(a) Social democracy
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(b) Capitalism
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(c) Communalism
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(d) Feudalism
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The correct answer is: (b) Capitalism
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33. One of the factors that influence decentralisation of power in a state is
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(a) Weak central authority
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(b) Maximum loyalty
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(c) Widening political participation
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(d) Maximum allegiance to the state
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The correct answer is: (c) Widening political participation
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34. One of the low points in the cabinets system of government is that,
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(a) Prime Minister does not regard the Head of State
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(b) Centre of power in the system is stable
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(c) Divided loyalty of the cabinet ministers is strong
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(d) Tenure of a government is always not stable
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The correct answer is: (d) Tenure of a government is always not stable
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35. What type of of right enables citizens to participate in state affairs?
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(a) Habeas corpus
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(b) Political right
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(c) Judicial right
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(d) Social right
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The correct answer is: (b) Political right
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36. The reluctance of military regimes to hand-over power to civilian administration is because, they
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(a) Feel a sense of entitlement
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(b) Perceive civilians and politicians as evil doeers and backward
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(c) Have the backing of traditional ruler, their subjects and clergy
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(d) Negotiate better loan terms for the country than the civilian government
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The correct answer is: (b) Perceive civilians and politicians as evil doeers and backward
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37. The following issues are some of the challenges the United Nations (UN) addresses except
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(a) Human rights
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(b) Oligarchical regimes
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(c) Humanitarian aid
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(d) Climate change
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The correct answer is: (b) Oligarchical regimes
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38. The African Union (AU) is saddled with one of these challenges and that is
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(a) Weak labour force
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(b) Absence of rich natural resources
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(c) Tensions and political discord among members states
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(d) Inter-ethnic extinction and poor social cohesion
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The correct answer is: (c) Tensions and political discord among members states
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39. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is now confronted with a new security threat which is
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(a) Smuggling of illegal goods across states
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(b) Weak national armies
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(c) Proportional representation
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(d) Extremism
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The correct answer is: (b) Weak national armies
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40. The commonwealth of Nations is committed to one of the following principles
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(a) Human rights and democracy
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(b) Supervise political activities of member states
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(c) Draft constitution for member states
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(d) Finance budget of member states
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The correct answer is: (a) Human rights and democracy
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WASSCE/WAEC Government (2023) Questions and Answers 41 - 50

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41. Which one among the following is a significant factor that influences the foreign policy of a country?
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(a) Educational system
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(b) Political system
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(c) Gender of the political leader
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(d) Recruitment policy
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The correct answer is: (b) Political system
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42. The art of maintaining peaceful relationship between states, groups or individuals mostly come about as a result of the activities and functions of
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(a) The media
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(b) The legislature
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(c) Security agencies
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(d) Diplomats
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The correct answer is: (d) Diplomats
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43. One of the formidable challenges the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) is confronted with is the
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(a) Absence of a common platform for debate
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(b) Arms race among member states
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(c) Over reliance on foreign aid
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(d) Absence of technology transfer
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The correct answer is: (c) Over reliance on foreign aid
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44. The overriding consideration for the creation of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was to place Africa on the path to
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(a) Military might
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(b) Non-alignment
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(c) Growth and development
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(d) Capitalist governance
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The correct answer is: (c) Growth and development
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45. A domocratic country is one in which the people have the right to
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(a) Participate in decision-making
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(b) Disregard laws they abhor
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(c) Violently overthrow a government
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(d) Punishment government by not honouring tax obligation
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The correct answer is: (a) Participate in decision-making
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46. A state that has two levels of government is commonly referred to as
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(a) Cooperative government
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(b) Federal states
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(c) Concurrent state
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(d) Coalition government
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The correct answer is: (b) Federal states
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47. The cornerstone of a functioning democracy is the
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(a) Expenditure pattern of the executive
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(b) Appropriation bill
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(c) Foreign policy and military alliances
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(d) Free and fair elections
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The correct answer is: (d) Free and fair elections
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48. Which of the following systems of government does not practise collective responsibility?
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(a) Cabinet system
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(b) Executive system
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(c) Non centralised system
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(d) Communalism system
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The correct answer is: (c) Non centralised system
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49. A social, political and economic arrangement in which landed property and other natural resources are collectively owned is referred to as
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(a) Communalism
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(b) Feudalism
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(c) Federalism
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(d) Liberalism
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The correct answer is: (a) Communalism
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50. A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate
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(a) Policy paper
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(b) Guide to governments
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(c) Manifesto
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(d) Steps to govern
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The correct answer is: (c) Manifesto
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Download WASSCE/WAEC Government pdF (2023) Paper 2 (essay questions and answer 1 - 10)

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