2024 WAEC Government (OBJ & Essay) Questions and Answers: Summary

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Last Year Government Summary Essay/Obj Answers:

Functions of Government

Function	Description
Legislative	Makes laws and regulations, enacts new laws, amends existing laws, creates legal and regulatory frameworks
Executive	Implements and enforces laws and policies, executes administrative tasks, manages public services, enforces regulations through government agencies and departments
Judicial	Ensures access to justice, maintains fair and impartial judicial system, interprets laws, resolves disputes, administers justice through courts and legal mechanisms
Defense and Security	Protects nation's borders, maintains internal security, defends against external threats, maintains armed forces, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement bodies
Economic	Manages economy, creates and implements economic policies, regulates financial institutions, promotes economic growth, manages public finances, provides public goods and services

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Number 2: Choose any five

(i) Backlog of Cases
(ii) Inadequate Funding
(iii) Corruption and Lack of Transparency
(iv) Legal Complexity
(v) Inadequate Legal Aid

Number 4: Pick any five

(i) Formation of Political Values and Beliefs
(ii) Promotion of Political Awareness
(iii) Encouragement of Active Citizenship
(iv) Fostering Political Tolerance and Pluralism
(v) Generation of Political Legitimacy

below are the texts in table form:

Challenges to the Justice System

Challenge	Description
Backlog of Cases	Overwhelming number of pending cases slows down justice system
Inadequate Funding	Insufficient budgetary allocations impact quality and efficiency of justice delivery
Corruption and Lack of Transparency	Corruption and lack of transparency erode public trust and impede justice
Legal Complexity	Complex legal procedures and laws hinder smooth operation of justice system
Inadequate Legal Aid	Limited access to legal aid services impede effective functioning of justice system

Importance of Political Socialization

Importance	Description
Formation of Political Values and Beliefs	Develops political values and beliefs essential for informed political choices
Promotion of Political Awareness	Raises awareness about political issues, events, and processes
Encouragement of Active Citizenship	Encourages active participation in democratic processes
Fostering Political Tolerance and Pluralism	Develops political tolerance and respect for diverse viewpoints
Generation of Political Legitimacy	Establishes political legitimacy and trust in democratic institutions and processes

Question 7a

Definition of Political Leadership
Political leadership refers to the role and responsibilities of individuals who hold positions of authority and influence within the realm of politics. It encompasses the ability to lead, guide, and make decisions that shape the political landscape and governance of a country, region, or community.

Question 7b

Characteristics of Good Political Leaders
Integrity
Vision and Strategic Thinking
Strong Communication Skills
Leadership and Decision-Making

No 10)

Here are the 5 chosen factors that can lead to the collapse of a democratic government:

Factors Leading to Democratic Collapse
Widespread Corruption
Electoral Fraud and Manipulation
Failure to Uphold the Constitution
Authoritarianism and Dictatorial Tendencies
Human Rights Abuses

Paper 2 questions:

Here are the answers:

1. (a) Political Socialization

Political socialization is the process of acquiring and passing along political values and information from one generation to the next.

(b)

• (i) Political socialization refers to the transfer of political culture's values and views from one generation to the next.
• (ii) Political socialization is a means of preserving and transforming political culture, transmitting values, beliefs, and attitudes toward political goals and activities, and modifying them.
• (iii) Political socialization is a lifelong learning process, and its pace and function occasionally change. The process never stops throughout a person's life.
• (iv) Political socialization provides the information and motivation required for someone to engage in politics.

2. (a) Political Involvement

Political involvement refers to the active participation of citizens in the political process, including voting, joining political parties, contacting elected officials, and engaging in political discussions.

(a) Four ways to get involved in politics:

1. Voting in elections
2. Joining political parties or organizations
3. Contacting elected officials or participating in public hearings
4. Engaging in political discussions and debates

3. Public Corporation

A public corporation is a commercial entity founded, owned, controlled, and funded by the government to earn a profit while providing essential services to the public.

(a) Control of Public Corporations:

• (i) Financial Control: Government auditors periodically inspect public enterprise accounts to prevent financial mismanagement.
• (ii) Judicial Control: Public corporations can be taken to court as legal entities that can file and respond to lawsuits.
• (iii) Ministerial Control: Ministers have significant authority over public enterprises, including appointing and removing Board of Directors members, determining compensation and employment terms, and approving loans and major expenditures.