Waec 1994 Government Past Questions And Answers
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
The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution marked the beginning of formal federalism in Nigeria because it
- A. created the posts of Governor-General at the centre and Governor in the regions
- B. created a Council of Minister at the centre
- C. created the posts of Prime Ministers at the centre and Premier in the regions
- D. outlined the division of powers between the centre and regions
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. administrative class
- C. executive class
- D. messenger class
Which of the following characteristics was absent in the pre-colonial administration of the Igbos?
- A. hierarchical and centralized administration
- B. religious and spiritual symbols
- C. consultations
- D. checks and balances
Traditional system of government in pre-colonial Nigeria was based on
- A. socialism
- B. communism
- C. communalism
- D. capitalism
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
Which of the following best describes the subject matter of Government ?
- A. elections
- B. people
- C. political party
- D. political power
The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria gave birth to a
- A. five -tier local government sytem
- B. four-tier local government system
- C. three-tier local government system
- D. two-tier local government system
Public opinion is crystallized through all the following except
- A. opinion polls
- B. strikes
- C. referenda
- D. military coups
Discuss the factors that hinder the successful operation of democracy in Nigeria.