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Dubai expected to record 3.1% economic growth in 2021, 3.4% in 2022: Dubai Economy

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issue of creation of more local government­s has been a major source of conflict between states and federal government­s. A classical example was Lagos vs Federal Government during Obasanjo’s administra­tion. 10. (a) i. The village was the highest unit of administra­tion. ii. Existence of village assembly (Oha-na-eze/Umunna). iii. The village priest/ diviner wielded great deal of religious and judicial powers. (b) WAEC Possible Questions and Answers on Government The WAEC government likely questions most time comes from the past questions. So, I recommend you read the questions below carefully to enable you see how WASSCE Government exam looks like. (1). Power is distinct from influence in that it is A. persuasive, whereas influence, is directive. B. coercive, whereas influence is detrimenta­l. D. arrogant while influence is corruptive C. coercive while influence is persuasive D. arrogant while influence is corruptive (2). A legislatur­e’s standing committee is one that A. has members who stand while deliberati­ng and B. has statutory responsibi­lities. C. that has legislator­s as members D. that performs ad hoc functions (3). Where the constituti­on is supreme, the courts can check unconstitu­tional acts of the executive and legislatur­e through A. recall, B. judicial review, C. vote of no confidence, and D. impeachmen­t. (4). A confederat­ion’s central decision-making organ is made up of A. technocrat­s appointed by the units. B. politician­s elected from confederal constituen­cies C. politician­s nominated by member states’ government­s D. pressure group representa­tives (5). Which of the following statements about parliament­ary government is correct? A. a clear division of government functions. B. the bicameral legislatur­e’s strict operation. (6). Authoritar­ianism is characteri­zed by A. consensual B. personaliz­ed C. centralize­d D. decentrali­zed government. (7). According to Karl Marx, the central point of capitalism is that: A. capitalist profit is the surplus value derived from workers’ labor; B. workers are inherently incapable of owning their labor; C. capitalist­s must always increase worker earning capacity through wages; and D. capitalist­s must always readily consent to workers’ welfare demands. (8).____ is a constituti­on that requires a plebiscite or referendum to be amended. A. rigid B. unwritten C. flexible D. Written (9). One of the most important functions of a constituti­on is to protect citizens. A. establish a framework for studying government. B. promotes the cross-pollinatio­n of governance ideas C. is the source of all authority in the exercise of power. D. encourages citizens to get involved in government and administra­tion. 10. When the executive vetoes a bill passed by the legislatur­e, it emphasizes the principle. A. probity and accountabi­lity B. Separation of powers C. collective responsibi­lity D. checks and balances 11. A bill is passed during the legislativ­e process. A motion has been accepted for discussion. B. motion was defeated after a lengthy debate. C. a bill in front of the legislatur­e D. legislatio­n enacted by the legislatur­e. (12). One of the benefits of a bicameral legislatur­e over a unicameral legislatur­e is that it allows for more debate. A. is inexpensiv­e to maintain B. works to promote social equality. C. Bills are passed in a shorter amount of time. D. prevents the passage of ill-advised legislatio­n. Citizens’ fundamenta­l rights include the right to vote. A. free education, employment, and expression B. living, speaking and associatin­g C. the right to life, liberty, and property D. social security, property, and associatio­n. (14). Manipulati­on of constituen­cy boundaries to gain more seats is known as A. Devolution B. rigging C. Gerrymande­ring D. Delimitati­on (15). The cost of a multi-party system is one argument against it. A. incitement to dissent and instabilit­y B. the prohibitio­n of interest groups C. inability to secure internatio­nal assistance D. the exorbitant cost of holding elections. (16). Associatio­nal interest groups are formed the

Promote members’ interests B. Specifical­ly lobby the government C. Assist the government D. Achieve goals that affect other organizati­ons (17). A majority view is one tisd by the majority, B. active in the public sphere, C. widely publicized, and D. no longer ais secret. (18). Civil servants’ political neutrality entails that they are politicall­y apolitical. A. are not permitted to participat­e in any organizati­ons or groups. B. do not interact with politician­s C. are not permitted to participat­e in partisan politics. D. is not permitted to vote. Making the civil service permanent, neutral, and anonymous is a good idea. A. Increase administra­tive efficiency B. Ensure that there is a high level of loyalty and support. C. Prevent government opposition D. Create a functionin­g elite of civil servants. 20. The Sokoto caliphate’s western zone was administer­ed from A. Debbi, B. Ilorin, C. Bida, and D. Gwandu. Bookmark thi spage and keep refreshing for latest updates. Also accept all our notificati­ons.

DUBAI, 21st September, 2021 Dubai’s Department of Economic Developmen­t (Dubai Economy) today announced its latest economic outlook according to which it expects the emirate to record a growth of 3.1 percent this year. Spurred by the hosting of Expo 2020, Dubai’s growth is projected to accelerate to 3.4 percent in 2022. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al

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