2017 WAEC (WASSCE) Government Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of _______

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B. the rule of law

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A. national peace and stability

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C. international laws and conventions

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D. democratic values of the executive

Question 2

One of the defects associated with most pre-independence constitutions in British West Africa was ________

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A. veto power of the Governor

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B. all inclusive franchise

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C. African domination of the executive council

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D. African domination of the legislative council

Question 3

The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for

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B. initiating colonial policies

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A. democratization of local governments

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C. fighting for the interest of the people

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D. working with traditional rulers

Question 4

In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen is referred to as

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A. ceremonial head

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B. political head

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C. constitutional head

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D. democratic leader

Question 5

In the pre-colonial era, the breaking of an oath by a chief could _________

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D. lead to his destoolment

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A. lead to a war with his neighbours

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B. lead to ritual cleansing

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C. make his state come under a curse

Question 6

The post-Second World War Nationalism in West Africa was characterised by

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D. increased agitation

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A. disorganization

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B. lukewarm demands

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C. disorientation

Question 7

Which of the following agents can be considered as the most effective agent of political socialisation? The _______

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A. family

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B. peer group

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C. school

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D. mass media

Question 8

An effective way of strengthening societal institutions is through the expression of ____________

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D. public opinion

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A. person opinion

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B. group opinion

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C. elite opinion

Question 9

A function of government is _________

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C. making of laws

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A. controlling electoral commission

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B. organizing pressure groups

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D. forming political parties

Question 10

Which of the following strengthen the power of the Supreme Court against the executive and the legislature?

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B. Judicial review

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A. Judicial precedent

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C. Court injunction

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D. Oath swearing

Question 11

Bicameralism is necessary in a federal state to demonstrate that __________

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B. localized interests receive adequate representation

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A. the executive is adequately represented

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C. representation in the upper house is base on population

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D. representation of the rich in society is taken care of

Question 12

The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called

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D. absolute majority system

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A. simple majority system

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B. referendum

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C. second ballot system

Question 13

Which of the following is not a feature of a state?

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C. Mass Media

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A. sovereignty

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B. Government

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D. Territory

Question 14

According to Karl Max, socialism developed as a consequence of the evils of ________

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D. capitalism

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A. monarhcy

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B. communalism

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C. feudalism

Question 15

Military intervention into the politics of a state involves ______

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B. the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces

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A. an overthrow of a legitimate government by pressure groups

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C. violent overthrow of a democratic government by the police

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D. the legitimate seizure of power by the police and civilians

Question 16

Local government are vital in modern politics as they ________

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B. train the local people in the art of governance

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A. encourage dictatorship

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C. make laws for the whole country

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D. execute government policies at all levels

Question 17

Government maintains law and order through the following except ________?

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C. the legislature

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A. police

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B. immigration

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D. prison service

Question 18

A political party is significant because it _____?

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C. seeks political power

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A. stimulates political rancour

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B. encourages electoral malpractices

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D. settles disputes

Question 19

The excessive power of the traditional rulers in the pre-colonial era could checked by ________

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B. the priests

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A. the hunters

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C. children of the chiefs

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D. the farmers

Question 20

Which of the following statements about public corporation is not true?

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D. It is financed mainly by private individuals

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A. It is managed by a board of directors

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B. It is established by an act of parliament

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C. A huge capital is needed for its establishment

Question 21

One feature of pre-independence constitutions in West Africa is the

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B. executive and legislative councils

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A. judicial and executive councils

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C. judicial and legislative councils

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D. consultative and judicial councils

Question 22

A "Yes" or No" vote on a specific political issue in a country is called ________

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A. referendum

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B. public opinion

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C. gerrymandering

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D. suffrage

Question 23

Colonial administration in West Africa was a result of

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C. a need for raw materials and markets

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A. a need for a new environment

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B. the desire to underdevelop West Africa

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D. the urge to introduce western education

Question 24

Which of the following is not a method used by pressure groups to achieve their objectives?

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D. Contesting for political positions

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A. Employing lobbyists

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B. Embarking on demonstrations

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C. Embarking on strikes and boycotts

Question 25

An agreed set of regulations, conventions and customs by which a country or an organisation is governed is the ________

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A. constitution

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B. sovereignty

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C. suffrage

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D. culture

Question 26

One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to

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B. eradicate poverty

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A. settle disputes among African nations

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C. betray corrupt African leaders

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D. protect African citizens

Question 27

Acceptability of the government in power by the governed is known as

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A. legitimacy

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B. sovereignty

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C. democracy

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D. authority

Question 28

A constitution is considered to be flexible if it _______?

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A. can be amended by a simple majority

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B. can be altered through special procedure

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C. requires two third majority

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D. is difficult to amend

Question 29

The political party whose membership comprises people of high social status is called

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C. elite party

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A. religious party

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B. broker party

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D. mass party

Question 30

A system of government which is based on public ownership of means of production and distribution is called

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A. socialism

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B. capitalism

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C. feudalism

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D. oligarchy

Question 31

One duty of a good citizen is __________

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B. respect of the dignity and rights of others

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A. building schools and hospitals

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C. loyalty to other nations

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D. defending a suspect

Question 32

Which system of government has fusion of ceremonial and executive functions as a feature ________

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A. Presidential

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B. Cabinet

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C. Confederal

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D. Republican

Question 33

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formally established in Lagos on _________

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D. May 28, 1975

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A. December 20, 1945

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B. June 20. 1963

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C. March 15, 1971

Question 34

Which of the following is a civil/public servant?

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B. Clerk of the House

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A. House majority leader

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C. Party whip

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D. Minister of education

Question 35

A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of ______?

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B. the rule of law

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A. national peace and stability

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C. international laws and conventions

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D. democratic values of the executive

Question 36

For democracy to be sustained in a country it needs a

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B. well - informed electorate

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A. rich political leader

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C. partial electoral commission

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D. large police force

Question 37

Policy of assimilation was successfully operated by the French in

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B. Goree

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A. Lome

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C. Bamako

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D. Abidjan

Question 38

Which of the following is a fundamental right? Right to

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A. life

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B. education

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C. criticize government

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D. public office

Question 39

In a military regime, the arms of government that are usually fused are _________

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C. legislature and executive

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A. executive and judiciary

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B. legislature and local council

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D. judiciary and the press

Question 40

The principle of checks and balances is important because it

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A. prevents each organ of government from being dictatorial

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B. frees other organs from judicial control

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C. makes the organs confront themselves

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D. makes the government to perform it civic responsibilities

Question 41

The body responsible for the implementation of law is the _____

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C. executive

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A. judiciary

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B. legislature

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D. court

Question 42

The theory of separation of powers was propounded by ________

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C. Charles Montesquieu

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A. A. V Decay

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B. Max Weber

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D. Gabriel Almond

Question 43

The rights of citizens to benefit from public utility is classified as

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A. social rights

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B. natural rights

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C. religious rights

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D. political rights

Question 44

Provision of political education through rallies and newspapers is a function of _________

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A. political parties

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B. pressure groups

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C. educated elite

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D. the clergy

Question 45

The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through _________

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D. direct rule

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A. assimilation

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B. decentralization

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C. association

Question 46

In the United States of America, legislature is called the

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A. Congress

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B. National Assembly

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C. National Security

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D. Parliament

Question 47

Government is defined as an agency established to manage the affairs of _________

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C. the state

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A. rulers

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B. foreigners

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D. all workers

Question 48

Which of the following countries practiced totalitarianism?

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B. Italy, Russia and Germany

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A. Germany, Russia and Japan

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C. Italy, Germany and Japan

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D. Russia, Italy and England

Question 49

The guiding principle of communism is from each according to his/her

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A. ability and to each according to his/her need'

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B. qualification and to each according to his/her need'

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C. race and to each according to his/her ability'

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D. age and to each according to his/ her status

Question 50

A political system in which there is only one legalized political party is called a ________

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A. de jure one-party system

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B. de facto one-party system

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C. totalitarian single party system

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D. mass party system

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