WAEC Government 1997 Question 1

Question 1

The State and Government

Government as an institution of the state means the

  1. A.method of organizing parties and pressure groups
  2. B.process of decision-making in a society
  3. C.methods of resolution of conflicts among the people
  4. D.structures and systems for decision-making in society
  5. E.method of recruiting political leaders.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (structures and systems for decision-making in society)

Explanation

As an institution, government is the set of structures (legislature, executive, judiciary) through which decisions are made and carried out. Option B describes government as a process.