BIOLOGY LESSON NOTE ON HUMAN KIDNEY
Government is a core subject in WAEC that studies how a country is organized and governed. It covers topics such as democracy, political institutions, constitutions, political ideologies, electoral systems, citizenship, and international relations. Success in Government requires understanding key concepts and memorizing important definitions and systems. This post provides WAEC-standard objective questions and answers to help students prepare effectively.
Instruction: Choose the correct option A–D.
Government is best defined as
A. study of law B. administration of state affairs C. military rule D. religion
Answer: B
A state consists of
A. people only B. government only C. population, territory, government and sovereignty D. army only
Answer: C
Sovereignty means
A. military power B. supreme authority of the state C. population size D. economic power
Answer: B
One feature of democracy is
A. dictatorship B. free and fair elections C. military rule D. monarchy
Answer: B
The constitution is
A. court law B. fundamental law of a state C. military order D. police rule
Answer: B
A written constitution is
A. unwritten rules B. codified document C. oral tradition D. military decree
Answer: B
Unwritten constitution is found mainly in
A. Nigeria B. USA C. UK D. Ghana
Answer: C
The doctrine of separation of powers was proposed by
A. Aristotle B. Montesquieu C. Marx D. Locke
Answer: B
The arm of government that makes laws is
A. executive B. legislature C. judiciary D. police
Answer: B
The executive implements
A. laws B. rules only C. traditions D. taxes only
Answer: A
The judiciary interprets
A. music B. laws C. economy D. politics
Answer: B
A parliamentary system has
A. president only B. prime minister as head of government C. king only D. military ruler
Answer: B
Presidential system features
A. fusion of powers B. separation of powers C. no constitution D. monarchy
Answer: B
Citizenship can be acquired by
A. election only B. birth, registration, naturalization C. war only D. voting
Answer: B
A referendum is
A. election of president B. direct vote on issue C. court trial D. census
Answer: B
Political party is
A. army group B. group of people with same political ideas C. religious group D. court
Answer: B
One-party system allows
A. many parties B. one dominant party C. no party D. military only
Answer: B
Multi-party system allows
A. one party B. many parties C. no parties D. military rule
Answer: B
Military rule is also called
A. democracy B. dictatorship C. monarchy D. republic
Answer: B
Franchise means
A. voting right B. law making C. taxation D. army rule
Answer: A
Universal adult suffrage means
A. voting by children B. voting by all adults C. voting by army D. voting by rich only
Answer: B
Electoral commission organizes
A. trade B. elections C. courts D. army
Answer: B
Ballot paper is used for
A. voting B. judging C. law making D. taxation
Answer: A
Secret ballot ensures
A. publicity B. voter privacy C. corruption D. military control
Answer: B
One function of government is
A. entertainment B. law making C. sports only D. religion
Answer: B
Law enforcement is done by
A. police B. farmers C. teachers D. traders
Answer: A
A unitary system of government has
A. strong central government B. weak central government C. no government D. military rule only
Answer: A
Federal system has
A. one government B. division of powers between central and regional C. no constitution D. monarchy only
Answer: B
Federation means
A. unity of states under one central authority B. military rule C. dictatorship D. monarchy
Answer: A
Nigeria practices
A. unitary system B. federal system C. monarchy D. dictatorship
Answer: B
Political culture refers to
A. economy B. citizens’ political beliefs C. army strength D. trade system
Answer: B
Political socialization is
A. learning politics B. voting C. ruling D. judging
Answer: A
An election is
A. law making B. process of choosing leaders C. tax collection D. war
Answer: B
A by-election is held when
A. all seats are vacant B. one seat becomes vacant C. no election D. census is done
Answer: B
Suffrage means
A. voting rights B. army rule C. taxation D. law making
Answer: A
The head of state in Nigeria is
A. prime minister B. president C. king D. governor
Answer: B
The legislature in Nigeria is called
A. National Assembly B. Supreme Court C. Cabinet D. Police
Answer: A
The upper house is
A. House of Representatives B. Senate C. Cabinet D. Court
Answer: B
The lower house is
A. Senate B. House of Representatives C. Supreme Court D. Police
Answer: B
The constitution of 1999 is
A. unwritten B. written C. military only D. traditional
Answer: B
Democracy originated from
A. USA B. Greece C. Nigeria D. UK
Answer: B
Aristotle is a
A. scientist B. political philosopher C. engineer D. doctor
Answer: B
Dictatorship means
A. rule by people B. rule by one person C. rule by many D. no rule
Answer: B
Civil service is
A. army B. government workers C. farmers D. traders
Answer: B
One feature of bureaucracy is
A. disorder B. hierarchy C. chaos D. laziness
Answer: B
Local government is
A. central authority B. grassroots government C. foreign government D. military rule
Answer: B
One function of local government is
A. war B. local development C. national defense D. foreign trade
Answer: B
Taxation is used for
A. entertainment B. revenue generation C. war only D. farming
Answer: B
National anthem promotes
A. division B. unity C. war D. corruption
Answer: B
National symbols include
A. flag B. uniform C. food D. clothes
Answer: A
Political party manifesto is
A. secret plan B. party programme C. court law D. army rule
Answer: B
Coalition government is formed when
A. one party wins B. parties join together C. military rules D. no election
Answer: B
Opposition party
A. supports government always B. criticizes government C. is army D. is court
Answer: B
One role of opposition is
A. law enforcement B. check government excesses C. tax collection D. war
Answer: B
Human rights are
A. privileges only B. basic freedoms C. taxes D. laws only
Answer: B
One human right is
A. slavery B. freedom of speech C. punishment D. arrest
Answer: B
Constitution can be amended by
A. citizens only B. legislature C. army D. police
Answer: B
Rule of law means
A. rule of king B. equality before law C. military rule D. no law
Answer: B
An election observer
A. votes B. monitors elections C. rules country D. makes law
Answer: B
Electoral malpractice includes
A. fairness B. rigging C. voting D. debate
Answer: B
Diplomacy means
A. war B. peaceful negotiation C. fighting D. trade only
Answer: B
International organization includes
A. school B. UN C. police D. court
Answer: B
United Nations promotes
A. war B. peace C. dictatorship D. inflation
Answer: B
ECOWAS is
A. economic group B. army group C. court D. school
Answer: A
ECOWAS headquarters is in
A. Abuja B. Accra C. Lagos D. Dakar
Answer: B
Colonialism means
A. independence B. foreign rule C. democracy D. trade
Answer: B
Independence means
A. foreign control B. self rule C. war D. taxation
Answer: B
Nationalism is
A. love for country B. hatred C. trade D. war
Answer: A
Constitution ensures
A. disorder B. order and stability C. war D. corruption
Answer: B
Judiciary is headed by
A. president B. chief judge C. governor D. senator
Answer: B
Public opinion is
A. government order B. citizens’ views C. army rule D. law
Answer: B
Mass media includes
A. radio B. court C. army D. school only
Answer: A
Radio is a form of
A. mass media B. government C. army D. court
Answer: A
Transparency means
A. secrecy B. openness C. corruption D. dictatorship
Answer: B
Accountability means
A. hiding actions B. responsibility for actions C. war D. tax
Answer: B
Election rigging is
A. fair voting B. cheating in elections C. voting D. debate
Answer: B
Democracy promotes
A. dictatorship B. participation C. war D. slavery
Answer: B
A republic is
A. monarchy B. elected head of state C. military rule D. empire
Answer: B
Political stability means
A. confusion B. peace in governance C. war D. inflation
Answer: B
Constitution helps to
A. create confusion B. guide government C. destroy law D. stop elections
Answer: B
Fundamental human rights are
A. optional B. guaranteed rights C. illegal D. temporary
Answer: B
Judiciary ensures
A. injustice B. justice C. war D. taxes
Answer: B
Law is made by
A. executive B. legislature C. judiciary D. army
Answer: B
Cabinet is part of
A. legislature B. executive C. judiciary D. police
Answer: B
Minister heads
A. ministry B. court C. school D. army
Answer: A
Governor rules
A. country B. state C. village D. court
Answer: B
Traditional ruler is
A. elected president B. king or chief C. senator D. judge
Answer: B
Political apathy means
A. interest in politics B. lack of interest in politics C. voting D. campaigning
Answer: B
Election campaign is
A. voting day B. persuasion of voters C. court case D. census
Answer: B
Manifesto contains
A. secrets B. party promises C. laws D. taxes
Answer: B
One aim of government is
A. confusion B. welfare of citizens C. war D. inflation
Answer: B
National assembly is responsible for
A. law making B. policing C. farming D. trade
Answer: A
Executive power is exercised by
A. judges B. president and ministers C. teachers D. traders
Answer: B
Democracy encourages
A. participation B. dictatorship C. war D. slavery
Answer: A
Election can be free and fair when there is
A. rigging B. neutrality C. violence D. corruption
Answer: B
Constitution is important because it
A. creates disorder B. guides governance C. stops voting D. removes laws
Answer: B
Rule of law protects
A. leaders only B. citizens equally C. army only D. rich only
Answer: B
Political party helps in
A. governance B. entertainment C. farming D. medicine
Answer: A
Government without constitution is
A. orderly B. arbitrary C. democratic D. stable
Answer: B
Government is essential for
A. chaos B. order and development C. war D. confusion
Answer: B
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