Government Quiz on WAEC Exam Style

The rule of law implies that:

• All citizens are equal before the law

• Leaders are above the law

• Law protects only the rich

• Only judges interpret the law

A government led by elected representatives is known as:

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

Which of these is a fundamental duty of a citizen?

• To obey laws

• To avoid taxes

• To vote only when convenient

• To criticize the government

Sovereignty is:

• The right of a state to rule itself

• The power of citizens to make laws

• The ability of the government to oppress its citizens

• The practice of diplomacy

The principle of checks and balances aims to:

• Allow absolute power to one branch

• Balance the economy

• Limit the power of each branch of government

• Increase the president’s powers

A constitution can be described as:

• A document of rights only

• Rules that govern a state

• Laws for the judiciary

• Rules for political parties

Which of these is a feature of federalism?

• Strong central government

• Divided government powers

• Power centralized in the judiciary

• Strong presidential system

Which arm of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Legislature

• Judiciary

• Electoral body

Bicameralism refers to:

• A two-party system

• A two-house legislature

• Power-sharing between states

• The concept of judicial review

The head of state in a parliamentary system is usually:

• The prime minister

• The president

• The monarch

• The senate leader