WAEC (WASSCE) Government Past Questions & CBT Practice

Which one among the following is a significant factor that influences the foreign policy of a country?

1. A.Gender of the political leader
2. B.Educational system
3. C.Recruitment policy
4. D.political system✓ Correct

One of the high points of the activities of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) led to the

1. A.proposal for African unity
2. B.creation of the African High Command
3. C.Africanization of the Executive Council
4. D.introduction of the elective principles✓ Correct

The first inter-territorial political movement organized in the 1920s which sought to bring all the British West African territories together to fight the colonial establishment was the

1. A.Aborigines Right Protection Society
2. B.West African Youth League
3. C.National Congress of British West African✓ Correct
4. D.WestAfrican Students Union

One of the pivotal roles played by pressure groups in a functioning democracy is the

1. A.implementation of public policy by them
2. B.influence on public policy decisions✓ Correct
3. C.trumpeting of good deeds of a government always
4. D.blackmailing of the government to act in their favour

The reason for which the government should take a key interest in the activities of pressure groups is that, they

1. A.provide valuable feedback on government policies and programmes✓ Correct
2. B.force coalition among political parties for election
3. C.blackmail political leaders
4. D.dictate the path and direction for government programmes

One of the low points in the cabinet system of government is that, the

1. A.divided loyalty of the cabinet ministers is strong
2. B.centre of power in the system is stable
3. C.Prime Minister does not regard the Head of State
4. D.tenure of government is always not stable✓ Correct