Waec Government Questions
Question 731:
Universal adult suffrage means that only
- A The wealthy class is allowed to contest elections
- B The educated class is allowed to vote
- C Eligible adults are allowed to vote and be voted for
- D Women are allowed to vote and be voted for
- E Members of the legislature are allowed to vote
Question 732:
The system of election whereby each political party is given a percentage of seats that is equal to the percentage of popular votes cast in its favour is known as
- A Absolute plurality
- B Proportional representation
- C Simple majority
- D Simple plurality
- E Direct election
Question 733:
One of the reasons for the establishment of a public corporation is to
- A Undertake projects that require huge sums of money
- B Make profit for the government
- C Provide funds for the maintenance of political associations
- D Compete with local governmnets in the provision of social services
- E Serve as agents of multi-national companies
Question 734:
The policy-making powers in a public corporation are vested in the
- A Managing Director
- B Minister of Industries
- C Chairman of Public Service Commission
- D Trade Unions
- E Board of Directors
Question 735:
Local government election, local government areas are generally divided into
- A Constituencies
- B Zones
- C Regions
- D Wards
- E States