WAEC Government 2011 Question 1

Question 1

The State and Government

Government as an institution of the state is defined as a body which

  1. A.conducts elections for the country.
  2. B.makes, enforces and interprets laws for the state.
  3. C.hires and trains political leaders.
  4. D.makes and interprets laws.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (makes, enforces and interprets laws for the state.)

Explanation

As an institution, government is the machinery that makes, enforces and interprets the state's laws.