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This 2018 WAEC WASSCE Government set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2018 set with instant marking.

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Sample WAEC WASSCE Government 2018 questions

1. In a presidential system, the main purpose of separating legislative, executive and judicial powers is to
  1. ensure that one branch controls all public appointments
  2. prevent excessive concentration of power in one branch
  3. allow judges to make national policy without restraint
  4. remove the need for a written constitution

Answer: B. prevent excessive concentration of power in one branch

Dividing governmental powers creates checks that help prevent arbitrary rule by a single branch.

2. Which legislative procedure enables a parliament to examine the conduct of a government department in detail?
  1. A party primary
  2. A judicial appeal
  3. A diplomatic conference
  4. A committee inquiry

Answer: D. A committee inquiry

A legislative committee can investigate a department, summon information and report findings to the legislature.

3. In a parliamentary system, the cabinet normally remains in office only while it
  1. enjoys the confidence of the legislature
  2. has the support of the highest court
  3. controls every local government council
  4. is appointed directly by the electorate

Answer: A. enjoys the confidence of the legislature

A parliamentary cabinet is collectively responsible to the legislature and may have to resign after losing its confidence.

4. A defining feature of a presidential system is that the president
  1. is selected by the legislature from among its members
  2. must be the leader of the largest parliamentary party
  3. serves as a separately elected head of the executive
  4. can be removed by an ordinary vote of no confidence

Answer: C. serves as a separately elected head of the executive

In a presidential system, the president has an electoral mandate separate from that of the legislature.

5. Which arrangement is essential to a federal system of government?
  1. All public powers are exercised by local councils
  2. Constitutional powers are divided between central and constituent governments
  3. The central government may abolish constituent units at will
  4. Only the central government can make laws on every subject

Answer: B. Constitutional powers are divided between central and constituent governments

Federalism constitutionally allocates governmental powers between a central authority and constituent units.

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