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1
The Aburi Accord was a popular phrase during the administration of
A.
Aguiyi Ironsi
B.
Murtala Muhammed
C.
Yakubu Gowon
D.
Olusegun Obasanjo
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 20242
A union of states with a common recognised authority is
A.
federal system
B.
unitary system
C.
representative system
D.
confederal system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 20243
Nigerian Ports Authority is an example of
A.
Civil Service
B.
Public Service
C.
Public Corporation
D.
Maritime Corporation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 20244
The fundamental objective guiding a nation's foreign policy is
A.
national interest
B.
foreign interest
C.
African interest
D.
colonial interest
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 20245
The collective views of the citizens on a specific national matter is
A.
group opinions
B.
electoral opinion
C.
public opinion
D.
collective responsibility
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 20246
Delegated legislation can be regulated through
A.
ministerial control
B.
legislative control
C.
executive control
D.
judicial control
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 20247
The main argument against the 1999 Constitution is that
A.
it was imposed by the military
B.
it was imposed by the military
C.
It is expensive to operate
D.
It did not create additional states
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 20248
The principle of civil service that guarantees the employment of public workers is
A.
neutralism
B.
anonymity
C.
permanence
D.
loyalty
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 20249
Aggregate view of individuals in a society is referred to as
A.
Public outcry
B.
people's voice
C.
popular opinion
D.
public opinion
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202410
Military intervention in Nigerian politics was first witnessed in
A.
1965
B.
1966
C.
1964
D.
1967
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202411
The fragmented nature of the Igbo pre-colonial political system qualified it to be described as
A.
centralised in nature
B.
ceremonial political arrangement
C.
acephalous in nature
D.
republican system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202412
The famous Italian Fascist leader was
A.
Mao Tse Tung
B.
Kim Jung Un
C.
Joseph Stalin
D.
Benito Mussolini
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202413
Which of the following is a basic feature of the rule of law?
A.
Secret trial of offenders
B.
Unlimited power of the executive
C.
Dependent judiciary
D.
Equality before the law
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202414
Which of these is a major challenge of public corporations in Nigeria?
A.
Political interference
B.
Political instability
C.
Shortage of staff
D.
Industrial dispute
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202415
The Commission that examines complaints of civil wrongs committed by government employees is
A.
Public Complaints Commission
B.
Civil Service Commission
C.
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
D.
Judicial Service Commission
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202416
Pressure groups are different from political parties because they
A.
analyse elections
B.
articulate interests
C.
articulate interests
D.
contest elections
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202417
The June 12 election in Nigeria was annulled by the regime of
A.
Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
Ibrahim Babangida
C.
Muhammadu Buhari
D.
Yakubu Gowon
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202418
Shehu Shagari won the 1979 Presidential Election under
A.
UPN
B.
NPN
C.
. NPP
D.
GNPP
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202419
Formation of political parties in Nigeria is one of the features of
A.
Lyttleton Constitution
B.
Macpherson Constitution
C.
Richards Constitution
D.
Clifford Consitution
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202420
The most effective instrument adopted by Nigeria against the East-West Cold War in the 1960s was
A.
Good neighbourliness
B.
Africa as the centrepiece
C.
Anti-apartheid stance
D.
Non-alignment policy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202421
The Nigerian Civil War was fought during the military regime of
A.
Aguiyi Ironsi
B.
Yakubu Gowon
C.
Murtala Muhammed
D.
Olusegun Obasanjo
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202422
Price stability in the international oil market is the major objective of the
A.
UN
B.
WTO
C.
OPEC
D.
AU
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202423
The rule of law is an essential ingredient of
A.
democracy
B.
democracy
C.
monarchy
D.
autocracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202424
The organs of ECOWAS do NOT include the
A.
Accra
B.
Abuja
C.
Niamey
D.
Cotonou
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202425
The Nigerian Youth Movement pursued its objectives through the use of
A.
protest
B.
newspapers
C.
radio
D.
strike actions
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202426
Under the Hausa pre-colonial administration, the office of the Prime Minister is usually occupied by
A.
sarki
B.
waziri
C.
galadima
D.
madawaki
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202427
Lack of separation of power is a feature of
A.
presidential system
B.
cabinet system
C.
democratic government
D.
military government
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202428
The judgement that ceded and transferred Bakassi legal title from Nigeria to Cameroon was delivered by
A.
ECOWAS Court of Justice
B.
Court of Justice of the African Union
C.
International Criminal Court
D.
International Court of Justice
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202429
Lawyers recruited into the civil service belong to the
A.
professional class
B.
administrative class
C.
executive class
D.
clerical class
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202430
Which local government reform in Nigeria prevented traditional rulers from engaging in politics?
A.
The 1960 Reform
B.
The 1963 Reform
C.
The 1976 Reform
D.
The 1979 Reform
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202431
The electoral process in a representative government does NOT include
A.
free and fair elections
B.
free press
C.
independent electoral commission
D.
registration of birth
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202432
The commander of the army under the Hausa/ Fulani pre-colonial administration was
A.
waziri
B.
madawaki
C.
galadima
D.
maaji
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202433
34
A form of government where the powers of the state is determined by the citizens is
A.
Monarchy
B.
Aristocracy
C.
Autocracy
D.
Democracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202435
The productivity of public corporations is believed to be enhanced when there is
A.
increase in employment rate
B.
redeployment of staff
C.
increase in working hours
D.
less political interference
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202436
The power of prerogative of mercy rests with the
A.
legislature
B.
executive
C.
judiciary
D.
national assembly
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202437
Dual citizenship was a feature of the
A.
Portuguese colonial system
B.
German colonial system
C.
British colonial system
D.
French colonial system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202438
The rationale behind the adoption of a federal system of government in Nigeria is to
A.
promote the autonomy of states
B.
establish a powerful central government
C.
create more states
D.
promote unity in diversity
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202439
Which of these colonial constitutions in Nigeria endured for the longest period?
A.
Richard
B.
Richard
C.
Macpherson
D.
Lyttleton
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202440
One of these is not an organ of the Commonwealth of Nations
A.
Assembly of Heads of State and Government
B.
Commonwealth Secretariat
C.
Conference of Prime Ministers
D.
Fund for technical cooperation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202441
An agent in which the state undertakes direct political socialisation is the
A.
church
B.
school
C.
peer groups
D.
mass media
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202442
Nigeria played fundamental roles in the creation of
A.
ECOWAS
B.
OPEC
C.
UN
D.
Commonwealth
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202443
The party system that Nigeria operated in the aborted Third Republic is
A.
zero party system
B.
one party system
C.
. two party system
D.
multi-party system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202444
A naturalised citizen can lose his citizenship if found guilty of
A.
treason
B.
evading of taxes
C.
electoral violence
D.
loitering
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202445
An economic system that encourages state ownership and control of the means of production is
A.
socialism
B.
communism
C.
fascism
D.
capitalism
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202446
Absence of a Red-tape is a merit of
A.
federal government structure
B.
unitary structure
C.
confederal structure
D.
republican structure
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202447
NEPAD stands for
A.
New Economic Programmes for African Development
B.
New Partnership for Afro-Asian Development
C.
New Partnership for Afro-Asian Development
D.
New Partnerships for Africa's Development
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202448
As a non-aligned state, Nigeria attended the second meeting of the non-Aligned Movement that took place in Cairo, Egypt in
A.
1960
B.
1963
C.
1964
D.
1965
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202449
The bipolar world was a major factor for the formation of
A.
non-aligned movement
B.
technical aid corps
C.
NEPAD
D.
ECOMOG
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202450
The fundamental law containing the rules and principles governing a country is the
A.
convention
B.
constitution
C.
constitution
D.
judicial review
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202451
A major event in Nigerian history that led to the suspension of Nigeria's constitution and the declaration of a state of emergency by the colonial authorities in 1953 was the ________.
A.
Aba women's riot
B.
Zikist movement
C.
Kano riots
D.
Action group crisis
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202352
Which of the following is not a source of public opinion?
A.
Opinion polls
B.
Academic Journals
C.
Social media
D.
political parties
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202353
Nigeria is a founding member of which regional organization?
A.
ECOWAS
B.
Non-aligned Movement
C.
OPEC
D.
IMF
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202354
Which political party was known for its socialist ideology and populist policies in the 1980s?
A.
People's Redemption party
B.
All Nigeria's People's Party
C.
National Party of Nigeria
D.
Nigerian National Democratic Party
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202355
The judiciary checks the other arms of government through
A.
Judicial recall
B.
Judicial precedence
C.
Judicial review
D.
Judicial oversight
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202356
Which Nigerian leader advocated for the New Partnership for Africa's Development(NEPAD)?
A.
Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
Yakubu Gowon
C.
Muhammadu Buhari
D.
Shehu Shagari
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202357
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democratic governance?
A.
Centralized decision-making
B.
Censorship of the media
C.
Citizen Participation
D.
Authoritarianism
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202358
The current constitution of Nigeria is based on the model of which country?
A.
Germany
B.
United States
C.
France
D.
United Kingdom
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202359
Public corporations and parastatals are typically established by
A.
private individuals
B.
legislative acts and statutes
C.
trade unions
D.
International organizations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202360
Which African country successfully resisted European imperialism and maintained its independence?
A.
Ghana
B.
Ethiopia
C.
Kenya
D.
Algeria
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202361
The policy of 'indigenization' was introduced under the regime of?
A.
General Yakubu Gowon
B.
General Olusegun Obasanjo
C.
General Ibrahim Babangida
D.
General Sani Abacha
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202362
Which of the following countries operate a direct democracy?
A.
Russia
B.
United Kingdom
C.
United States of America
D.
Switzerland
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202363
Who is the current chairperson of ECOWAS?
A.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
B.
Alassane Ouattara
C.
Macky Sall
D.
Nana-Akufo Ado
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202364
Which of the following African leaders played a significant role in the formation of NEPAD?
A.
Julius Nyerere
B.
Nelson Mandela
C.
Muammar Gaddafi
D.
Robert Mugabe
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202365
Jus Sanguinis is a principle that grants citizenship based on
A.
parental citizenship
B.
place of birth
C.
ethnic background
D.
length of residency
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202366
In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.
A.
elected directly by the people
B.
the leader of the majority party in the legislature
C.
appointed by the judiciary
D.
chosen by the head of state
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202367
The civil service in Nigeria operates under the principle of
A.
autonomy
B.
separation of powers
C.
none of the above
D.
meritocracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202368
If the president refuses to sign a bill within a specific period, it can still become a law through
A.
legislative override
B.
none of the above
C.
judicial review
D.
public petition
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202369
During the cold war, Nigeria's foreign policy was characterized by
A.
alignment with the United States
B.
Neutrality and non-alignment
C.
Pursuit of colonial interest
D.
alignment with the Soviet Union
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202370
In a parliamentary system of government, the executive branch is
A.
under the control of the judiciary
B.
combined with the legislative branch
C.
elected through popular votes
D.
separate from the legislative branch
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202371
Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by the principle of
A.
military dominance
B.
economic self-sufficiency
C.
national interest
D.
territorial expansion
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202372
Which African country experienced a violent resistance movement against British colonial rule known as the Mau Mau rebellion?
A.
Sudan
B.
Kenya
C.
Ghana
D.
Nigeria
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202373
The electoral system used in Nigeria is primarily based on __________
A.
mixed-member proportional
B.
preferential voting
C.
first-past-the-post
D.
proportional representation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202374
What is the term for a system of government in which power is held by a small group of people?
A.
Oligarchy
B.
Monarchy
C.
Theocracy
D.
Democracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202375
The Commonwealth of Nations was initially known as
A.
British Commonwealth
B.
Imperial Commonwealth
C.
Commonwealth Realm
D.
League of Nations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202376
Pressure groups primarily aim to
A.
promote social equality and justice
B.
gain political power and control
C.
influence public opinion through media campaigns
D.
disrupt the functioning of the government
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202377
Civil servants are typically protected by
A.
Military forces and security agencies
B.
Civil service commission
C.
Trade union and labour laws
D.
Human rights organizations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202378
n which system of government is the executive and legislature fused?
A.
Cabinet
B.
Presidential
C.
Unitary
D.
Federal
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202379
Which of the following documents granted Nigeria its independence?
A.
The Lancaster House Agreement
B.
The Atlantic Charter
C.
The Nigerian Independence Act
D.
The United Nations Declaration on Decolonization
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202380
Nigeria shares its longest border with which West African country?
A.
Niger
B.
Chad
C.
Ghana
D.
Benin
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202381
The Ijaw people of pre-colonial Nigeria were organized into?
A.
Grades
B.
Clans
C.
Federations
D.
Chiefdoms
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202382
A key principle of the socialist system of government is the ___________.
A.
minimal government intervention in the economy
B.
private ownership of the means of production
C.
power concentrated in the hands of a few elite individuals
D.
equality of opportunity and outcome
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202383
The Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of speech under which fundamental right?
A.
Right to freedom of thought
B.
Right to privacy
C.
Right to freedom of expression
D.
Right to life
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202384
The National assembly is composed of how many chambers?
A.
Two
B.
Four
C.
One
D.
Three
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202385
The process of selecting candidates to represent a political party in elections is known as
A.
campaigning
B.
primaries
C.
electioneering
D.
lobbying
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202386
What is the primary source of revenue for the local government in Nigeria?
A.
taxes
B.
grants from foreign countries
C.
oil revenue
D.
Federal government allocations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202387
Which document serves as the constitution of the United Nations?
A.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B.
Geneva conventions
C.
Treaty of the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
D.
Charter of the United Nations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202388
Which of the following was a significant trade commodity in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin?
A.
Ivory
B.
Gold
C.
Rubber
D.
Salt
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202389
Which of the following is a function of the Public Complaints Commission?
A.
Managing public transportation
B.
Enforcing criminal laws
C.
Conducting investigations and enquiries
D.
Implementing foreign policies
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202390
In a parliamentary system, the head of government is usually the
A.
Chief Justice
B.
King or Queen
C.
President
D.
Prime minister
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202391
The arm of government responsible for budget approval and oversight is the
A.
judiciary
B.
executive
C.
administrative
D.
legislative
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202392
Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?
A.
Single-party system
B.
Centralized fiscal system
C.
Autonomy of local government
D.
Strong central government
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202393
What is the main source of funding for public corporations in Nigeria?
A.
Government budget allocations
B.
Foreign aid
C.
Revenues generated from their operations
D.
Donations from private companies
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202394
Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups?
A.
They only represent the interests of the wealthy.
B.
They have no influence on the government policies
C.
They may prioritize their own interests over the public interest
D.
They often resort to violent tactics
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202395
Which of the following is a right associated with citizenship?
A.
Right to education
B.
Right to vote
C.
Right to privacy
D.
Right to property
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202396
Which of the following is the basic unit of a local government in Nigeria?
A.
State assembly
B.
Ward
C.
Local Council Development Area(LCDA)
D.
Ministry of Local government
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202397
__________ was a major factor that contributed to the rise of the Sokoto Caliphate.
A.
Agricultural revolution.
B.
Slave trade
C.
European colonization
D.
Islamic Jihad
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202398
The constitutional amendment process in Nigeria requires the approval of
A.
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)
B.
The National Assembly
C.
The President
D.
The Supreme Court
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 202399
which pre-colonial Nigerian Kingdom was known for its artistic and cultural achievement?
A.
Nupe
B.
Igbo
C.
Kanem-Bornu
D.
Benin
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2023100
In a communist system, who owns and controls the means of production?
A.
corporations
B.
The government
C.
private individuals
D.
non-profit organizations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2023101
Which one of these served as secretary general of the League of nations?
A.
Joseph Avenol
B.
Trygve Lie
C.
Javier Perez de Cuellar
D.
Kurt Waldheims
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022102
The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established by
A.
Clifford Constitution
B.
Richards Constitution
C.
Macpherson Constitution
D.
Lytleton Constitution
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022103
The basic unit of every political organization in the Igbo pre-colonial era was the
A.
ala
B.
family
C.
age-grade
D.
village council
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022104
One of these is a major problem of the Nigerian civil service
A.
inadequate personnel
B.
political influence
C.
corruption
D.
lack of effective leadership
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022105
The defence pact between Nigeria and Britain was cancelled in the year
A.
1967
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1965
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022106
The political rights of a citızen include the
A.
freedom of speech
B.
right to employment
C.
right to vote
D.
right to lıfe
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022107
A system of government in which a single person or a group who governs has unlimited power is a
A.
oligarchy
B.
republican
C.
aristocracy
D.
autocracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022108
The highest body which performed legislative functions under Babangida Regime was
A.
the National Council of State
B.
the Council of Minister
C.
Armed Forces Ruling Council
D.
the Council of ministers
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022109
The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the Nigerian local government become
A.
autonomous
B.
the fourth tier of government
C.
774 in number
D.
recipient of statutory allocations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022110
Nigeria is a major financier of which of the following?
A.
IBRD
B.
AFDB
C.
UNO
D.
OPEC
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022111
A policy formulated to guide relations with other nations is called
A.
international policy
B.
state policy
C.
national policy
D.
foreign policy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022112
On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?
A.
Alliance for Democracy
B.
Action Congress
C.
All People's partys
D.
People's Democratic Party
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022113
One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______
A.
provision for review of party manifesto
B.
ofices in at least 12 statess
C.
menbership from at least 12 states
D.
national presence in the federal capital territory
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022114
A one-party system helps to prevent
A.
quick decısion
B.
strong leadership
C.
stable leadership
D.
economic waste
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022115
The ultimate goal of the nationalists was to
A.
secure political independence
B.
encourage western education
C.
promote African unitys
D.
promote African education
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022116
The French colonial policy aimed at changing Africans into French men was the policy of
A.
assimilation
B.
accommodation
C.
communes
D.
associations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022117
Unitary system of government is best applicable to a/an
A.
multi-party state
B.
homogeneous state
C.
heterogenous state
D.
unicameral state
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022118
The operations of a pressure group can be hindered by
A.
poor leadership
B.
general observation
C.
membership drive
D.
spiritual forces
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022119
The absence of an independent judiciary is a feature of
A.
limited monarchy
B.
capitalıst system
C.
republican system
D.
oligarchy system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022120
An electoral system in which the winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an
A.
plurality system
B.
proportional representation
C.
an absolute majority
D.
electoral oblıgation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022121
Nigeria's bicameral legislature featuring the House of Senate and House of Representatives is similar to ?
A.
UK
B.
New Zealand
C.
China
D.
USA
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022122
The Judicial Service Commission is vested with the power to recommend suitable persons for appointment of the _____
A.
National Judicıal Council
B.
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
C.
Presıdent of the Senate
D.
Chief Justice of Nigeria
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022123
In a federal system of government, legislative items constitutionally reserved for only the central government fall under the _________ list.
A.
concurrent
B.
executive
C.
residual
D.
exclusive
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022124
Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to
A.
Casablanca group
B.
Monrovia group
C.
Casablanca/Brazzavılle group
D.
Brazzaville group
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022125
The process of pressure groups trying to influence legislation is known as
A.
ultimatum
B.
dialogue
C.
strike
D.
lobbying
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022126
The oversight function is performed by the
A.
judiciary
B.
executive
C.
court
D.
legislature
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022127
A group of people with different natures, opinions, and goals with complicated networks of social relation
A.
a union
B.
an association
C.
a society
D.
a state
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022128
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has its headquarters in
A.
Abuja
B.
Abidjans
C.
Lome
D.
Dakar
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022129
The conference convened to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution was held in?
A.
London
B.
Calabar
C.
Lagos
D.
Ibadan
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022130
The aim of the International Labour Organization includes
A.
assistance in time of emergencies
B.
safeguarding the rights of individuals
C.
advancing social and economic justice
D.
coordinating the activities of organized agencies
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022131
A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is
A.
defending Nigeria's friends in Africa
B.
cementing Nigeria's foreign relations
C.
promoting world peace with justice
D.
Justıfyıng Nıgeria's supremacy in Africa
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022132
The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____
A.
Ogboni
B.
Oba
C.
Oyomesi
D.
Balogun
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022133
A major consequence of the privatization exercise in Nigeria is
A.
the collapse of the Nigerian economy
B.
reduction in foreign exchange
C.
hıgh rate of indebtedness
D.
mass retrenchment of labour
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022134
A constıtution that requires specific statutory procedures for amendment is said to be
A.
uncodıfied
B.
unwritten
C.
flexible
D.
rigıd
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022135
Which of these is not a major characteristic of the rule of law?
A.
Judicial independence
B.
Separation of powers
C.
Equality before the law
D.
Supremacy of the law
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022136
One of the features of rule of law is that an
A.
offender is a deterrent
B.
accused is a culprit before trial
C.
accused must receive fair hearing
D.
accused is an offender
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022137
A political system built around land ownership is called
A.
monarchy
B.
fascism
C.
feudalism
D.
communalism
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022138
The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has
A.
five permanent members
B.
seven permanent members
C.
four permanent members
D.
three permanent members.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022139
The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is
A.
unity in diversity
B.
sectional development
C.
review of sectionalism
D.
colonial rule
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022140
The ________ as a new policy direction introduced by the French government that was aimed at granting more autonomy to its colonies under pressure from independence movements.
A.
policy of assimilation
B.
indignant policy
C.
policy of association
D.
Loi cadre
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2022141
When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the _____
A.
Queen of England
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Governor-General
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021142
The Murtala/Obasanjo regime in Nigeria increased the number of states from....
A.
30 to 36
B.
19 to 20
C.
12 to 19
D.
4 to 12
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021143
Under the 1999 constitution of Nigeria, the power to create local governments is vested in the .....
A.
State Assembly
B.
National Assembly
C.
Office of the deputy governor
D.
Presidencys
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021144
The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of _______
A.
Uniform ideology
B.
Commitment by members
C.
Common customs union
D.
Common currency
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021145
The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about …
A.
Human rights abuse
B.
Political apathy
C.
Corrupt practices
D.
Treasonable offences
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021146
During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra's self- determination was ......
A.
Great Britain
B.
China
C.
France
D.
The United States
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021147
The ....... is responsible for advising the president of Nigeria on the sovereignty and territorial Integrity of the country.
A.
National Defence Council
B.
Council of State
C.
National Security Council
D.
Federal Executive Council
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021148
One of the duties of the legislature is to_______
A.
Exercise oversight
B.
Implement law
C.
Promulgate decrees
D.
Adjudicate disputess
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021149
____________was the method used by the British to facilitate the administration of Southern Nigeria.
A.
Trade association
B.
Divide and rule
C.
Dialogue
D.
Persuasion
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021150
The citizenship of a country could be acquired through______
A.
President proclamation
B.
Registration and arbitration
C.
Birth and naturalization
D.
Parliamentary legislature
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021151
In the legislative process, a bill is a ....
A.
Proposal before the legislature
B.
Law passed by the legislature
C.
Motion accepted for debate
D.
Motion rejected after debate
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021152
Who re-organised the Nigeria's four regions into twelve states in May 1967?
A.
General Yakubu Gowon
B.
Lieutenant-Colonel Ojukwu
C.
Philip Effiong
D.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021153
Government by the wealthy is known as _________
A.
Democracy
B.
Plutocracy
C.
Oligarchy
D.
Aristocracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021154
Under the 1999 Constitution, the appointment of Ministers and Ambassadors must be ratified by the ........
A.
Senate
B.
House of Representatives
C.
National Council of States
D.
Presidency
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021155
Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the......
A.
Court of Appeal
B.
High Court
C.
Privy Council
D.
Supreme Court
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021156
The first Nigerian constitution to provide for the Fundamental objectives and directive principles of the state policy was the _________
A.
1999 Constitution
B.
1979 Constitution
C.
1960 Constitution
D.
1989 Constitution
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021157
Nigeria's withdrawal from the Edinburg Commonwealth Games in July 1986 was in protest against British…
A.
Failure to impose sanctions on South Africa
B.
Negative utterances on Nigeria
C.
Supply of arms to Rhodesia
D.
Support for UNITArebels in Angola.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021158
____was the first Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
A.
Chief Samuel Adebo
B.
Professor Ibrahim Gambari
C.
Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule
D.
General Joseph Garba
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021159
The Nigeria's head of government in 1963 was _____
A.
Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe
B.
General Yakubu Gowon
C.
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa
D.
Major Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021160
The Native Authority System was most effective and successful in .......
A.
Mid-western Nigeria
B.
Western Nigeria
C.
Northern Nigeria
D.
Eastern Nigeria
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021161
Some pre-colonial Nigerian societies are described as stateless because ......
A.
They had no formal governmental institutions
B.
They were not independent
C.
They had no definite political boundaries
D.
Their population was too smalls
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021162
A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is the …
A.
Ideology
B.
Objective
C.
Membership drive
D.
Voting pattern
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021163
The main function of the Code of Conduct Bureau is to......
A.
Give the police more powers to make arrests.
B.
Ensure accountability in government business.
C.
Give the judiciary more powers to discipline erring judges.
D.
Protect public officers from the press
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021164
One argument against a multi-party system is the _______
A.
Inability to attract foreign assistance
B.
High cost of conducting elections
C.
Banning of interest groups
D.
Encouragement of opposition and instability
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021165
Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC?
A.
Indonesia
B.
Algeria
C.
Venezuela
D.
Nigeria
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021166
The fees collected by local governments at motor parks represent ______
A.
Income tax
B.
User charge
C.
Fines
D.
Levies
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021167
Financial allocation to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplement the cost of a project is called_____
A.
Revenue allocation
B.
Reimbursement
C.
Statutory allocation
D.
Matching grant
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021168
The lbadan Conference of 1950 was convened to discuss the provisions of the ....
A.
Richards Constitution
B.
Macpherson Constitution
C.
Clifford Constitution
D.
Lyttleton Constitution
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021169
The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 3 1983 is called a __________
A.
Collegial system of government
B.
Presidential system of government
C.
Unitary system of government
D.
Parliamentary system of government
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021170
The highest grade in the Civil Service is known as the ............
A.
Technical cadre
B.
Executive cadre
C.
Clerical cadre
D.
Administrative cadre
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021171
The Barclay's Bank and the British Petroleum Company in Nigeria were nationalized in the late 1970s for transacting business with …
A.
Libya
B.
South Africa
C.
France
D.
Portugal
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021172
The fundamental rights of citizens include the following EXCEPT.......
A.
Association, property and social security
B.
Life, liberty and property
C.
Free education, employment and freedom of thought
D.
Life, speech and association.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021173
The two military coups that toppled civilian regimes in Nigeria were those of ......
A.
February 1976 and December 1983
B.
July 1966 and August 1985
C.
January 1966 and July 1975
D.
January 1966 and December 1983
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021174
Professor lbrahim Gambari was the Special Assistant to the United Nations Secretary General on____________
A.
Security matters
B.
African affairs
C.
Political and social matters
D.
The Economic Commission of Africa.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021175
A common feature of government is________
A.
The making of public policy
B.
The separation of powers
C.
The independence of the judiciary
D.
A written constitution.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021176
The independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of.____
A.
Electoral candidates
B.
Constituencies
C.
Political parties
D.
Voters
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021177
After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because .....
A.
The Second World War enhanced colonial rule
B.
Colonial rule became less oppressives
C.
Colonial rule was in disarray
D.
The Second World War boosted their morale
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021178
In the First Republic, the official opposition party was the ..........
A.
National Council of Nigeria and Cameroons
B.
Northern Elements Progressive Union
C.
Action Group
D.
Northern People's Congress
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021179
The Economic Community of West African States has made progress in the area of ....
A.
Increased trade among members
B.
Providing financial aid to members
C.
Political integration of the region
D.
Free movement of persons and right of residence
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021180
________refers to the manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats,
A.
Delimitation
B.
Devolution
C.
Determination
D.
Gerrymandering
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2021181
Fascism developed in________
A.
France
B.
Germany
C.
Italy
D.
China
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020182
The judicial organ of government is the body which _________
A.
implements the law
B.
makes the law
C.
punishes lawbreakers
D.
interprets the law
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020183
Which of the following was the last to win independence from colonial rule ?
A.
Cote d'Ivoire
B.
Algeria
C.
Tanzania
D.
Angola
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020184
Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she will _________
A.
have nothing to do with the superpowers
B.
not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations
C.
avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological learnings
D.
relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned movement
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020185
The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy in the 1979 constitution do not include _________
A.
democracy and social justice
B.
federal character and inequality
C.
concentration of wealth and provision of maximum welfare
D.
national integration and ethnic loyalty
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020186
Which of the following was not established by the 1979 Nigerian constitution?
A.
Police Service Commission
B.
National Universities Commission
C.
Federal Electoral Commission
D.
National Population Commission
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020187
When a state is subject to no other authority, it is said to be _________
A.
powerful
B.
legitmate
C.
authoritative
D.
sovereign
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020188
The economic basis of feudalism is __________
A.
agriculture
B.
capital
C.
trade
D.
slavery
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020189
A meeting of the legislature is usually brought to an end with __________
A.
an adjournment
B.
a prorogation
C.
a dissolution
D.
suspension
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020190
Which of the following is not associated with local government elections?
A.
Constituency
B.
Ballot Box
C.
Electoral Officer
D.
Ward
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020191
Which of the following is a good example of a confederal state?
A.
Nigeria
B.
ECOWAS
C.
Switzerland
D.
USA
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020192
The application of the rule of law may be constrained by ________
A.
securing the tenure of office of judges
B.
insulating judges from partisan politicss
C.
employing men of proven integrity as judges
D.
invoking emergency powers
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020193
A constitution is a legal document _________
A.
drawn up by lawyers
B.
enacted by military decrees
C.
forming the basis upon which a government rules the country
D.
only likely to succeed in countries where there is union government
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020194
The delineation of constituencies is a major duty of the __________
A.
electoral commission
B.
boundary commission
C.
national assemblies
D.
political parties
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020195
The charter of the United Nations was drawn up in ________
A.
New York
B.
San Franciso
C.
Washington DC
D.
Los Angeles
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020196
Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in _________
A.
Ghana
B.
Sierra Leone
C.
The Gambia
D.
Nigeria
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020197
NEPAD was adopted during the OAU summit held in _________
A.
Tunis
B.
Lusaka
C.
Cairo
D.
Abuja
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020198
The British Government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the direct administration of Nigeria in _________
A.
1861
B.
1900
C.
1906
D.
1914
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020199
The theory of separation of powers was first time clearly formulated by __________
A.
Jean Bodin
B.
Jean Austin
C.
Baron de Montesquieu
D.
Lord Bryce
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020200
A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as _________
A.
an oligarchy
B.
a dictatorship
C.
an aristocracy
D.
a monarchy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020201
A characteristic feature of communism is __________
A.
Free enterprise
B.
liberal democracy
C.
dictatorship
D.
multi-party system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020202
Southern Nigeria was divided into Eastern and Western provinces for administrative purposes in _________
A.
1935
B.
1937
C.
1939
D.
1941
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020203
Rates are generally collected in Nigeria by ________
A.
the State Ministry of Finance
B.
the Department of inland Revenue
C.
the Emirate of Traditional Council
D.
the Local Government Councils
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020204
A system of government in which power derives from total control of the instruments of force is called ___________
A.
monarchy
B.
oligarchy
C.
capitalism
D.
fascism
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020205
A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called ________
A.
power
B.
values
C.
law
D.
symbol
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020206
Within the United Nations, the vote power is exercised in __________
A.
UNESCO
B.
WHO
C.
the General Assembly
D.
the Security Council
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020207
The founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association was ________
A.
Casey Hayford
B.
Herbert Macaulay
C.
Marcus Garvey
D.
W. E. B, DuBois
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020208
In a democracy, sovereignty is in _________
A.
the community
B.
public officials
C.
judges
D.
the Head of State
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020209
The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because _________
A.
the ruling party may lose the election
B.
the winner may not poll an absolute majority
C.
it works against all opposition parties
D.
it is easy to rig
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020210
A condition for judicial independence is the appointment of judges by the __________
A.
Civil Service
B.
Judicial Service Commission
C.
Law Review Commissions
D.
Code of Conduct Bureau
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020211
The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the _________
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Judicial Committees of the Privy Council
D.
Court of Appeal
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020212
Warrant Chiefs were appointed to __________
A.
Prevent tribal wars
B.
supervise native courts
C.
decide divorce cases
D.
take charge of local administration
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020213
In the First Republic, Nigeria was very reluctant to have meaningful interaction with ________
A.
Italy
B.
the Soviet Union
C.
the United States of America
D.
Germany
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020214
In the traditional Hausa-Fulani political system, political authority was vested in the ___________
A.
Emir
B.
Talakawa
C.
Alkali
D.
Emirate Council
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020215
The Gulf War of 1990 is an indication that the U. N. O. is unable to _______
A.
ensure free world trade
B.
stop colonialism
C.
control armament
D.
ensure permanent world peace
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020216
While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to ______
A.
promote the welfare of their members
B.
execute particular programmes
C.
influence legislation in order to benefit their members
D.
control political power
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020217
The Premier of Western Region immediately after independence was _________
A.
Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B.
Chief Ladoke Akintola
C.
DR. M. A. Majekodunmi
D.
Ahaji D. S. Adegbenro
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020218
A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called _________
A.
a private bill
B.
a decree
C.
an appropriate bill
D.
a public bills
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020219
A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the _________
A.
inclusion of the civilians as members
B.
exclusion of military governors from the council
C.
inclusion of the chief justice as a member
D.
the exclusion of the Inspector General of police from the council
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020220
The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to _________
A.
make civil servants a functional elite
B.
prevent opposition to government
C.
ensure loyalty and support
D.
enhance efficiency in administration
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2020221
____ is noted for having said "man by nature is a political animal"
A.
Thomas Hobbes
B.
Aristotle
C.
Plato
D.
J.J Rosseau
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019222
The Green Revolution programme was the effected manifesto of the ........ in 1979
A.
UPN
B.
NPN
C.
NPP
D.
GNPP
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019223
The basis of the Nigerian foreign policy thrust particularly during the Independence Constitution era was ... in nature
A.
afrocentric
B.
eurocentric
C.
neo-colonialistic
D.
anti-apartheid
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019224
Deconcentration of power means the_______
A.
sharing of powers among tiers of government
B.
creation of semi autonomous units to govern other parts of a state
C.
process of setting strategies or policies for the subsidiary territories in the state by putting recognized personnel in place
D.
act of delegating powers and authority to component units that exist in a state
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019225
The federal judge under the 1963 constitution could be removed by the______
A.
2/3 majority of the National Assembly
B.
Federal Judicial Service Commission
C.
Nigerian Judicial Council
D.
Executive president
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019226
A cabinet reshuffle takes place......
A.
only when a motion of no confidence is passed
B.
when dissolution is held
C.
when prorogation and collective responsibility have their way
D.
when the shadow cabinet fails in its effectiveness
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019227
Nigeria's federalism is often considered a flaw along the standard test of the Classical federalism ideology labelled along with_______
A.
Abraham Lincoln
B.
K.C Wheare
C.
Thomas Hobbes
D.
Aristotle
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019228
A predominant feature of the Precolonial governance system was that_________
A.
the British Indirect rule system penetrated it largely
B.
the governance structures were largely undefined
C.
the customary laws were prevalent
D.
theocratic system was widely embraced
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019229
The area from which one or more members or representatives are elected in public offices is called the electoral ........
A.
College
B.
Constituency
C.
Ward
D.
District
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019230
The fact that the office of the Chairman is rotational in ECOWAS makes it a perfect example of a/an ........
A.
Cartel
B.
Confederacy
C.
Economic and Egalitarian political mergers
D.
Collegiate
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019231
Lobbying is often a strategy adopted by________
A.
political parties
B.
public corporations
C.
public authorities
D.
pressure groups
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019232
The concept of the independence of the judiciary means that________
A.
The judiciary must not attempt to meddle into legislative and executive affairs
B.
The powers of the courts can not be subjected of executive re-assessment
C.
The sanctity of the office of the Judges and Justices must be preserved without prejudice
D.
All means of legislative or executive influence on judicial decision making must be disabled
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019233
Implementations of the target programmes of the government is the primary duty of the _____ a part of the _____
A.
Courts; Judiciary
B.
Public Service; Civil Service
C.
Civil Service; Public Service
D.
Ministers; Ministry of Works
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019234
That type of sovereignty that thrives on legitimacy is__________
A.
external sovereignty
B.
vested on any form of government
C.
legal sovereignty
D.
within the people's mandate
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019235
The non-stratified society in the pre-colonial era was that of the ........ where decisions were made________
A.
Yoruba, by the Oyomesi
B.
Igbo, by consensus
C.
Hausa/Fulani, by the Emir
D.
Igbo, by the Okpara
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019236
An order compelling a lower court or public corporation to perform in accordance with legitimacy is called_________
A.
the writ of mandamus
B.
the great writ
C.
the writ of ombudsman
D.
none of the above
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019237
Class stratification is a peculiar feature of___________
A.
capitalism
B.
communism
C.
socialism
D.
feudalism
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019238
According to Lewis Samuel, '________ is identified with pure conquest and unequivocal exploitation...'
A.
Neo colonialism
B.
Progressive Imperialism
C.
Regressive Imperialism
D.
Colonialism
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019239
A form of government organized by a council of military officers is called______
A.
Militocracy
B.
Stratocracy
C.
Military Junta
D.
Mobocracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019240
The Hausa/Fulani Empire as a result of its heterogeneous population adopted_________
A.
A unitary system where full concentration of power prevailed
B.
A federal structure where powers were decentralized although autocratic
C.
A quasi federal structure with devolution
D.
A partial federal set up with deconcentration
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019241
A form of government which has its slogan to be 'ruling of the best' is__________
A.
democracy
B.
aristocracy
C.
timocracy
D.
plutocracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019242
One of the following reasons is unlikely to necessitate the emergence of a federal system?
A.
social factors
B.
geographical factors
C.
cultural diversity
D.
political sovereignty
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019243
The most representative organ of the united nations is the_______
A.
General Assembly
B.
Security Council
C.
Economic and Social Council
D.
International Court of Justice
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019244
A party can be said to have national outlook if________
A.
it is ethnic based but has branches all over the state
B.
its membership cut across ethnic boundaries
C.
it is registered by the electoral commission as a national party
D.
it is headed by individuals who are famous within and without the country
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019245
The concept of delegated legislation is often criticised for all but one of the following reasons?
A.
it may lead to abuse of the powers
B.
for reasons of sheer ignorance on legislative substance and procedure
C.
for reasons of expertise rule making on specific subject matters
D.
it is a clear violation of the separation of powers concept
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019246
Which of the following was not responsible for the coalition between A. G and N. C. N. C.?
A.
The kano riot of 1953
B.
Awolowo's faction seeking to get N. P. C. out of power as opposed to Akintola's option
C.
contest for the federal election of 1964
D.
Akintola's faction which broke out of A. G. to form UPP
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019247
The last measure used by the pressure groups issuing a condition to be satisfied within a stipulated time is called_______
A.
Lobbying
B.
Ultimatum
C.
Dialogue
D.
Strike
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019248
Under the 1999 constitution, the Chief Law Officer and the Supreme Court Judge respectively are the_______
A.
Chief Justice, Chief Judge
B.
Minister of Justice, Chief Judge
C.
Attorney-General, Chief Justice
D.
Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019249
Citizenship by naturalization________
A.
is the same as citizenship by marriage and registeration
B.
refers to the process of attaining citizenship through honorary means
C.
is the act of a non-citizen having satisfied the constitutional criteria becoming a legal member of a state
D.
is the medium by which an alien through the judiciary receives certification and attains citizenship by birth
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019250
The term ultra vires means_________
A.
the exercise of supervisory functions by the judiciary
B.
a situation where a public authority dutifully performs its functions
C.
a situation where a public authority acts beyond the scope of its duties
D.
the act of exercising administrative competence over a matter
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019251
Popular political participation means________
A.
having majority of the people partaking in politics
B.
having a good number of voters in the electoral process
C.
the aggregate efforts of more than half of the citizens to partake in public debate and politics
D.
the sum total of all activities exerted by the majority with enthusiasm actively involving in all aspects of their political sphere
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019252
In a democratic system _______
A.
Majority Vote
B.
Legal Sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C.
Electoral college is always necessary
D.
Minority vote but majority rule
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019253
In the all-Nigerian constitutional conference of 1950_______
A.
all official members of the legislative council participated
B.
it was resolved that the Nigerians federation be organized on ethnic basis
C.
it was concluded that a quasi-federal structure should be developed for colonial Nigeria
D.
all unofficial members of the legislative council participated
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019254
The Economic and Financials Crime Commission (EFCC) scope and nature of duty may not extend to_______
A.
arresting suspects of cyber crime and online fraud
B.
arresting the giver and the taker in a corruption case
C.
conducting trials and punishing persons involved in corruption matters
D.
investigating cases of substance and drug abuse intersecting with money laundering
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019255
One of the major defects of the Nigerian council which necessitated its replacement was that....
A.
the meetings of the council were poorly attended
B.
the council could only make law for the southern protectorate
C.
the executive council was powerful than it
D.
the council was unrepresentative
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019256
Generally, a political party with only manifestoes without fulfilment is a/an _____
A.
conservative party
B.
elitist party
C.
theocratic party
D.
republican party
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019257
In most recent times, a seemingly workable solution to the Nigerian federal question is that of_______
A.
state police
B.
restructuring
C.
terrorism
D.
revenue allocation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019258
An important provision of the 1946 constitution was that it ........
A.
conceived federalism for Nigeria
B.
introduced federalism in Nigeria
C.
introduced official majority in the legislative council for the 1st time
D.
for the 1st time, introduced the office of the head of government at the regional level
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019259
Twelve States creation is a known achievement of the ... Regime
A.
Abdulsalam Abubakar's
B.
Ibrahim Babaginda's
C.
Yakubu Gowon's
D.
Murtala Mohammed's
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019260
The political party serves as________
A.
A platform upon which the rights and liberties of the people can be attained
B.
The group aggregating the interest of all in the state
C.
A platform for rebelling against military rule
D.
A platform for interest representation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019261
In the 4th republic, the political parties were______
A.
NAP, PDP and APGA
B.
PDP, APP, AD
C.
UPGA, NNA, CAN
D.
PDP, APGA, AD
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019262
Executive Council of the African Union makes decision by_______
A.
1/3 majority vote
B.
discretion
C.
consensus
D.
the veto of the General Secretariat
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019263
Argumentation, negotiation and deliberation on the subject matter of a bill begins at the_______
A.
third stage
B.
first reading
C.
committee stage
D.
second reading
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019264
The newspaper established by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe to project the interest of nationalists was__________
A.
West African Pilot
B.
Lagos Weekly Record
C.
Daily Times
D.
The Comet
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019265
The Brussel conference in 1889/90 was based on______
A.
putting an end to slave trade
B.
the scramble for Africa
C.
furthering the decision on colonialism as previously discussed in the Berlin conference
D.
deciding on how to penetrate Africa for economic adventurism
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019266
A vote of no confidence means______
A.
the same as impeachment in a presidential system
B.
the ability of the head of state to dissolve the parliament when collective responsibility fails to hold
C.
the act of showing disapproval to the prime minister having breached the collective responsibility doctrine
D.
the disapproval with dismissal in effect, the ministers and its head
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019267
Amendment of the U. N. O. charter is the duty of the ........
A.
Security Council
B.
Secretariat
C.
General Assembly
D.
Trusteeship Councils
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019268
The most recent target plans and agenda of the United Nations are known as the______
A.
Resolution 2020
B.
Millenium Development Goals
C.
Agenda 2063
D.
Sustainable Development Goals
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019269
The delineation of electoral constituencies for reasons of political advantage is termed___________
A.
dissolution
B.
prorogation
C.
gerrymandering
D.
delimitation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019270
The right of a citizen to seek redress means the right to________
A.
fair hearing
B.
free access to legal materials
C.
seek an appeal under another judgement
D.
exercise his political liberty
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2019271
In the cabinet system of government, individual responsibility of ministers means that ____________
A.
only ministers can be held responsible for errors
B.
a minister must hold his subordinates responsible for his failures
C.
the prime ministers can remove an erring minister
D.
no individual can be held responsible for government decisions
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018272
In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?
A.
Cabinet system
B.
Feudal system
C.
Fascist system
D.
Communist system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018273
The decision to separate Lagos from the Western Region and make it a neutral Territory was taken at the party constitutional conference
A.
1950 general conference
B.
1953 constitutional conference
C.
1954 constitutional conference
D.
1963 All party constitutional conference
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018274
The tenure of the president of the UN Security Council is
A.
one month
B.
six months
C.
two years
D.
one year
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018275
Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of feudal system?
A.
Knights
B.
Serfs
C.
Nobles
D.
Lords
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018276
Which of the following was the first political party in Nigeria?
A.
The Action Group (AG)
B.
Northern People's Congress (NPC)
C.
National Council of Nigeria and the Camerouns (NCNC)
D.
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018277
In a republic parliamentary system of government, the ceremonial Head of State is the
A.
Chief Justice
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President
D.
Queen
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018278
Which of the following is a basic principle of democracy? Rule by
A.
the majority and the right of the minority
B.
the minority at the expense of the majority
C.
the wealthy few
D.
two political parties.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018279
A country is most likely to have a good government only if it has
A.
a good constitution but bad operators
B.
good operators but bad constitution
C.
a good constitution and good operators
D.
illegitimate government.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018280
Democracy can be promoted through
A.
gerrymandering
B.
slander
C.
accountability
D.
lobbying
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018281
A rigid constitution is a feature of
A.
unitary system
B.
monarchical system
C.
federal system
D.
confederal system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018282
An alien who has lived in Nigeria for twenty years may acquire citizenship by
A.
nationalisation
B.
naturalization
C.
registration
D.
marriage
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018283
Which of the following is not an agent of political socialisation?
A.
Tourism
B.
Mass media
C.
Peer group
D.
University
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018284
The primary function of government in a state is to ___
A.
build schools and hospitals
B.
provide transport services
C.
engage in campaigns and rallies
D.
maintain law and order.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018285
Which of the following is a legal source of political authority?
A.
Power from the gun
B.
Economic power
C.
Minority power
D.
Power from the electorate.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018286
The creation of more states in Nigeria has_______
A.
eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
B.
reduced the gap between the rich and poor states
C.
increased the powers of the federal government
D.
increased the powers of the states and local government
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018287
Between 1960 and 1980, Nigeria experienced all the following systems of government except
A.
unitary
B.
federal
C.
confederal
D.
parliamentary
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018288
Which of these international organisations is the predecessor of the United Nations?
A.
The European Economic Community
B.
The organisation of American Statess
C.
The League of Nations.
D.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018289
Which of the following countries had a strained relationship with Nigeria over the Angolan crisis of 1975?
A.
The Soviet Union
B.
Tanzania
C.
The United States of America
D.
South Africa
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018290
Political sovereignty belongs to
A.
the people
B.
government
C.
military
D.
the parliament
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018291
Power refers to the__________
A.
ability to impose one’s will upon others
B.
duties an individual imposes on himself
C.
legal nature of a constitution
D.
duties political parties demand of their registered members
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018292
Nationalism in Africa eventually led to
A.
a rapid political awareness among the colonialists
B.
the alignment of the new states
C.
de-colonisation
D.
international economic groupings.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018293
A.V. Dicey popularised the principle of
A.
rule of law
B.
democracy
C.
political vulture
D.
separation of powers
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018294
In 1973, following an OAU resolution, Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with
A.
South Africa
B.
France
C.
lsreal
D.
Cuba
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018295
The ability to command obedience is called
A.
authority
B.
influence
C.
legitimacy
D.
mobilisation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018296
An Agency of the united Nations which specializes in the welfare of children is the _______
A.
WHO
B.
UNESCO
C.
UNICEF
D.
UNDP
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018297
A constitution is the
A.
written document of traditional practices
B.
functional aspect of government activities
C.
supreme documents of the government
D.
fundamental laws of the land.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018298
Political authority is vested in the_________
A.
state
B.
judiciary
C.
government
D.
armed forces
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018299
Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?
A.
Fundamental Human Rights
B.
Manifestos of political parties
C.
Organs of government
D.
Duties and obligations of citizens
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018300
The limitation of the right to life can be found
A.
among the people
B.
in the case of a convicted person
C.
n the executive
D.
in the government.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018301
Disenfranchisement refers to the
A.
qualification of voters in an election
B.
Disqualification of fraudulent president aspirants
C.
denial of the right to vote in an election
D.
right to vote and be voted for.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018302
The 1954 Constitution of Nigeria made the country a true federation because it provided for
A.
the abolition of representation of white officials
B.
the election of all members of parliament
C.
a division of functions between the centre and the regions
D.
the post of a Prime Minister at the centre.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018303
The concept of collective responsibility is synonymous with
A.
presidential system of government
B.
military system of government
C.
unitary system of government
D.
parliamentary system of government.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018304
The major liberation organisation which fought for Namibia's independence was
A.
SWAPO
B.
ANC
C.
FRELIMO
D.
M.P.L.A
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018305
Unicameral legislatures are popular in
A.
unitary system
B.
federal system
C.
confederal
D.
rigid system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018306
Which of the following did not generate political crisis in Nigeria?
A.
Adoption of Abuja as the New Federal General Elections Capital
B.
Motion for self government in 1956 by Enahoro
C.
1965 election in the Western Region
D.
1964 General Elections
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018307
Nigeria's foreign policy of non-alignment was a reaction to
A.
British imperialism
B.
East-West ideological competition
C.
militarism of ex-colonial powers
D.
World poverty.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018308
An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it
A.
is easy to understand to everybody
B.
safeguards the monarchy
C.
contains customary laws and conventions
D.
is not easily amended
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018309
Legitimacy is determined mainly by
A.
charisma
B.
influence
C.
acceptance
D.
desire
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018310
One major achievement of the Richards Constitution of Nigeria was that it
A.
united the North and South under a single legislature
B.
provided for official African members of the Executive Council
C.
allowed the participation of traditional rulers in government
D.
introduced the elective principle.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018311
The policy of Association was adopted by the.
A.
British to replace their policy of Indirect Rule
B.
French to replace their policy of Assimilation
C.
British on their arrival in West Africa
D.
French on their departure from West Africa.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018312
The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain
A.
absolute majority
B.
simple majority
C.
forty percent of the votes
D.
fifty percent of the votes
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018313
A representative government can be established through
A.
a general election
B.
a military coup
C.
apartheid
D.
espionage
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018314
A system of government where political powers are inherited is called
A.
monarchy
B.
diarchy
C.
democracy
D.
aristocracy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018315
Delegated legislation is suitable for
A.
relieving the parliament of its workload
B.
enthroning the rule of law
C.
ensuring the fusion of powers
D.
checking the executive arm of government.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018316
The indirect rule system succeeded in the Hausa-Fulani society because the
A.
A society had only one religion
B.
people received Quranic education
C.
people were descendants of Uthman dan Fodio
D.
existing administration favoured the system.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018317
n democracies, the political participation could be restricted on the basis of
A.
religion
B.
age
C.
sex
D.
class
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018318
The first Head of State and Head of Government in Nigeria was
A.
Lord Fredick Lugard
B.
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C.
General J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi
D.
Alhaji Shehu Shagari
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018319
In 1993, Nigerian troops were on peace-keeping assignment to
A.
Liberia and Burundi
B.
Rwanda and liberia
C.
Chad and Liberia
D.
Liberia and somalia
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018320
Which organ of government is vested with the responsibility of initiating bills and recommending them to the legislature for consideration?
A.
Federal House of Representatives
B.
Executive
C.
Senate
D.
Judiciary
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2018321
Territorial defence in the Yoruba pre-colonial system was the responsibility of the __
A.
Bashorun
B.
Oyomesi
C.
Aremo
D.
Are-Ona-Kakanfo
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017322
Activities of pressure groups that influence governmental decisions are hampered by __
A.
its size
B.
its leadership
C.
its affiliation
D.
the economy.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017323
A major objective of Public Complaints Commission is __
A.
creating fair opportunities for all government employees
B.
training and promoting public servants
C.
addressing grievances of individuals and groups
D.
creating an efficient work environment.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017324
One major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?
A.
is most democratic
B.
is cheaper to operate
C.
eradicates co-operation
D.
eliminate tyranny
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017325
In the 18th century, a new wind of development blew over Europe and the development was referred to__________?
A.
Labour Revolution
B.
Doctrine Revolution
C.
Industrial Revolution
D.
Economic Revolution
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017326
Which of the following is a major feature of democracy?
A.
Capacity to influence people
B.
Existence of political office holders
C.
Decision making
D.
Consent of the people.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017327
A type of constitution that is difficult to amend is described as –
A.
written and flexible
B.
rigid and written
C.
unwritten and rigid
D.
flexible and rigid
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017328
In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy?
A.
Robert Michels
B.
Adolf Gasser
C.
Adolf Hitler
D.
Edmunde Burke
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017329
The legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______
A.
Authority
B.
Sovereignity
C.
Coercion
D.
Influence
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017330
Delegated legislation is the—
A.
limitation of responsibilities to agencies
B.
transfer of responsibilities to agencies
C.
deterring of responsibilities of agencies
D.
facilitation responsibilities of agencies.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017331
In the pre-colonial Emirate system, the emir of Gwandu controlled the __
A.
Central section
B.
Southern section
C.
Eastern section
D.
Western section.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017332
In fascism, the leader is __
A.
supreme
B.
democratic
C.
rich
D.
religious
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017333
A social group consisting of two or more people who interact and identify will one another is __
A.
nation
B.
society
C.
government
D.
state
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017334
Which of the following countries significantly contributed to the formation of ECOMOG?
A.
Ghana
B.
Gambia
C.
Liberia
D.
Nigeria
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017335
Development of the Civil Service relies on __
A.
impartiality
B.
anonymity
C.
pro notability
D.
neutrality
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017336
Which of the following is a foremost right of a citizen?
A.
Religious right
B.
Academic right
C.
Right to life
D.
Private life.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017337
The Ombudsman aims at ___
A.
offering qualitative educational services
B.
rendering alternative dispute resolution services
C.
providing qualitative job opportunities
D.
entertaining complaints on abuse of public office.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017338
The Structural Adjustment Programme was introduced under the
A.
Babangida Regime
B.
Obasanjo Regime
C.
Buhari Regime
D.
Abacha Regime.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017339
The Constitutional forms with two levels of Government is _________
A.
unitary
B.
Evolution
C.
Confederal
D.
Confederation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017340
Shortage of trained personnel is a major problem of the __
A.
Federal Government
B.
State Governments
C.
Regional Governments
D.
Local Governments.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017341
One of the problems of the Commonwealth of Nations is lack of __
A.
finance
B.
administrative structures
C.
cultural heterogeneity
D.
capacity to enforce decisions.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017342
Which of the following Nigerian president initiated and facilitated the creation of NEPAD?
A.
Goodluck Jonathan
B.
Olusegun Obasanjo
C.
Umaru Musa Yar'dua
D.
Mohammadu Buhari
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017343
Universal Adult Suffrage permits all __
A.
citizens to vote
B.
qualified male to vote
C.
qualified citizens to vote
D.
female to vote.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017344
The chief executive system is associated with __
A.
federalism
B.
presidentialism
C.
parliamentary
D.
unitarism
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017345
The struggle for self- government from foreign rule is known as __
A.
imperialism
B.
nationalism
C.
patriotism
D.
neo-colonialism.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017346
Bills passed by the legislature usually requires the approval of the following except_______
A.
Governor
B.
Member house of representative
C.
Monarch
D.
President
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017347
To facilitate the effective achievement of its objectives, ECOWAS is operationally structured with ___
A.
councils
B.
panels
C.
committees
D.
commissions
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017348
The characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevent its officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________
A.
impartiality
B.
neutrality
C.
anonymity
D.
impersonality
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017349
Which of the following is a function of the civil service commission?
A.
Enforcement of law and order
B.
Payment of civil servants salaries
C.
Discipline of erring civil servants
D.
Pro action of lives and properties.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017350
The granting of internal authority to the regions came under which constitution?
A.
Littleton Constitution
B.
Richard Constitution
C.
Clifford Constitution
D.
Macpherson Constitution
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017351
Both federal and state governments derive power from the __
A.
residual list
B.
concurrent list
C.
exclusive list
D.
regional list.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017352
Which of the following is a merit of aristocracy?
A.
Leaders must have military experience
B.
The best citizen is in control of government
C.
Organised few control the government
D.
Majority control the government.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017353
Nigeria became a republic with the __
A.
1979 Constitution
B.
1989 Constitution
C.
1960 Constitution
D.
1963 Constitution.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017354
The right of a state is known as ___
A.
authority
B.
power
C.
sovereignty
D.
legitimacy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017355
Elective principle in Nigeria was first introduced by __
A.
Richards Constitution
B.
Macpherson Constitution
C.
Littleton Constitution
D.
Clifford Constitution.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017356
The three major political parties of the First Republic can be said to have had __
A.
national outlook
B.
regional and ethnic undertone
C.
governmental funding
D.
religious and sectional appeals.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017357
Public Corporations are mainly funded through __
A.
foreign aid
B.
shareholders fund
C.
internally generated funds
D.
government subvention.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017358
A system of local council that allows for rotational leadership is known as __
A.
single executive
B.
dual executive
C.
multi executive
D.
collegiate executive.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017359
An important element of the doctrine of separation of powers is __
A.
Delegation of power
B.
Checks and Balances
C.
Rule of Law
D.
Concentration diffusion of powers.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017360
The popularity of a political party in given democracy rests on its __
A.
constitution
B.
manifesto
C.
ideology
D.
number of branches.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017361
Nigeria's action towards the external environment is embedded in her ___
A.
state policy
B.
party policy
C.
government policy
D.
foreign policy.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017362
The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____
A.
president
B.
prime minister
C.
speaker of the house of represenative
D.
senate president
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017363
The apex body under the military regime of Yakubu Gowon was __
A.
Supreme military Council
B.
Federal Executive Council
C.
The Armed Forces Ruling Council
D.
The national Council of State.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017364
In 1987, Nigeria attained a federation of __
A.
19 states
B.
12 states
C.
21 states
D.
30 states.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017365
An effective means of measuring public opinion is __
A.
referendum
B.
radio interview
C.
letters to government
D.
telephone calls.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017366
Which of the following is the oldest Public Corporation in Nigeria?
A.
Power Distribution Company of Nigeria
B.
Nigeria Mining Corporation
C.
Nigerian Railway Corporation
D.
Nigerian Postal Services.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017367
The political achievement of UN is the promotion of ___
A.
economic development
B.
educational development
C.
international peace and security
D.
democratic institution.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017368
Which of the following is a strategy of foreign policy implementation?
A.
Cultural integration
B.
Democratic elections
C.
Political representation
D.
Propaganda
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017369
The concentration of power on the units is a merit of __
A.
quasi-federal-system
B.
confederal system
C.
federal system
D.
system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017370
The essence of ECOWAS is to________
A.
bring political parties together
B.
foster interstate economic and political co-operation
C.
emerging political event
D.
expansion of scopes and powers
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2017371
The Queen can do no wrong means
A.
the Queen is above the law
B.
the Queen acts on the advice of their ministers on matter of public policy
C.
The Queen is the effective centre of power in the United Kingdom
D.
The Queen has the loyalty of a vast number of the British population
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016372
The executive checks the excesses of the legislature through
A.
assent to bills
B.
the use of veto power
C.
the ratification of treaties
D.
issuance of orders
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016373
A state with a hegemonic political party is one in which
A.
there is one dominant party
B.
there is no opposition party
C.
there is only one party
D.
other parties are officially recognized
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016374
Judges in Nigeria enjoy security of tenure
A.
if they are appointed by the president
B.
if they have the support of the Nigerian Bar Association
C.
if they are of good behaviour
D.
during the life of the government which appoints them
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016375
A constitution of any country is basically
A.
a mere piece of paper
B.
a guide to how the country should be governed
C.
a document stating what the leaders should do
D.
a document stating how to power
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016376
In federalism system of Government currency, Armed forces and National defense is the primary function o
A.
f Local government Chairman
B.
Armed Forces Ruling Council
C.
Security and Exchange Commission
D.
Exclusive list
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016377
Before the 1963 Constitution, the highest court of appeal for Nigeria was the
A.
Supreme Court
B.
Federal Court of Appeal
C.
Privy Council
D.
Federal High Court
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016378
Nigeria commitment to the liberation of Africa could best be seen in her policy towards
A.
Namibia and Mozambique
B.
the Congo and Zimbabwe
C.
Sierra Leone and Chad
D.
South Africa and Angola
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016379
Which of the following parties formed the opposition in the House of Representatives during Nigerian first republic?
A.
NCNC and NEPU
B.
AG and UMBC
C.
NPC and NNDP
D.
NCNC and MDF
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016380
The Aro age-grade system in igboland was
A.
a religious organization
B.
a political organization
C.
a commercial organization
D.
an imperial organization
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016381
Nigeria’s membership of the UN complements her foreign policy in the area of
A.
bilateral diplomacy
B.
regional diplomacy
C.
sub-regional diplomacy
D.
multi-lateral diplomacy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016382
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Police Force in Nigeria?
A.
Traffic control
B.
Arrest of criminals
C.
making of law
D.
Prosecution of criminals
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016383
A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it
A.
emphasizes political differences
B.
makes accountability difficult
C.
negates freedom of association
D.
delays decision - making
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016384
The Mid-Western Region was created in Nigeria in
A.
1961
B.
1962
C.
1963
D.
1964
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016385
How many countries are founding members of O. P. E. C?
A.
13
B.
5
C.
18
D.
25
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016386
The set of policies on the basis of which countries interact with one another is called
A.
constructive engagement policy
B.
socio-economic policy
C.
national policy
D.
foreign policy
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016387
A typical form of delegated legislation is
A.
an act
B.
a bill
C.
a decree
D.
a bye-law
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016388
A good example of a country which operates a cabinet system of government is
A.
France
B.
United Kingdom
C.
United States
D.
Soviet Union
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016389
An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
A.
Primary election
B.
Electoral College
C.
Bye election
D.
General election
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016390
Nigeria’s withdrawal from the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in July 1986 was in protest against British
A.
supply of arms of Rhodesia
B.
failure to improve sanctions on South Africa
C.
negative utterances on Nigeria
D.
support for UNITA rebels in Angola
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016391
In order to dispense justice impartially, the judiciary primarily needs
A.
discipline
B.
logistics
C.
motivation
D.
independence
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016392
Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?
A.
the council of Ministers
B.
The Administrative Secretary General
C.
the Assembly of Heads of States and Government
D.
Appointment of staff
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016393
Which constitution was created to legislate for the Lagos Colony and the Southern Provinces?
A.
The Richard Constitution
B.
The Clifford Constitution
C.
The Lyttletion Constitution
D.
the MacPherson Constitution
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016394
How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?
A.
4
B.
12
C.
19
D.
21
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016395
The foremost British trading company on the West African coast was
A.
Royal Niger Company
B.
United African Company
C.
Lever Brothers
D.
John Holt and Sons
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016396
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigeria because it was
A.
seen as an instrument of impoverishment
B.
perceived to abolish the federal system
C.
promulgated without consultation with the people
D.
considered as alien
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016397
During the civil war, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra’s self-determination was
A.
Great Britain
B.
the United States
C.
China
D.
France
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016398
A major contentious issues confronting Nigerian Federalism is
A.
poverty
B.
education
C.
health care delivery
D.
revenue allocation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016399
Indirect Rule was first introduced into Nigeria by
A.
Dame Margery Perham
B.
Sir Donald Cameron
C.
Sir Frederick Lugard
D.
Sir Arthur Richards
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016400
The consciousness of a common identity of a people is called
A.
nationalism
B.
integration
C.
indoctrination
D.
emancipation
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016401
The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because
A.
of the fragmented political structures
B.
the chief refused to cooperate with colonial officer
C.
the high incidence of taxation chief refused to cooperate with colonial officers
D.
the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016402
ECOWAS comprises
A.
16 independent states
B.
The whole Africa
C.
All West African states
D.
English speaking countries only
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016403
Citizenship of a state by descent requires that
A.
one is born and bred in the state
B.
one’s mother was born in the state
C.
one’s grandparents were citizens of that state
D.
one is domiciled in that state
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016404
Prior to the formation of the OAU in 1963, Nigeria Identified with the
A.
Brazzaville Group
B.
Casablanca group
C.
Libreville Group
D.
Monrovia Group
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016405
The main attributes of a state are
A.
government, the police and the armed forces
B.
population, territory, government and sovereignty
C.
federal state and local governments
D.
the press, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016406
The Zikist Movement was popular for its
A.
philosophy of non-violence
B.
promotion of mass literacy
C.
militant nationalism
D.
encouragement of multi-party system
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016407
Which of the following sets of factors contributed to the development of nationalism in Nigeria?
A.
Racial discrimination and oppression
B.
Corruption and ethnicity
C.
Paternalism and indirect rule
D.
Election malpractices and party differences
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016408
In Nigeria, the highest court for Muslims is the
A.
Alkali Court
B.
Sharia Court of Appeal
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Upper Area Court
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016409
France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
A.
teach them the art of leadership
B.
give them a sound education
C.
change their way of life
D.
discourage them from ritual killings
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016410
The term, Rule of Law means
A.
nobody is above the law
B.
everybody is equal before the law
C.
we are being governed by lawyers
D.
A and B above
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016411
The Land Use Decree of 1978 vested the ownership of land in Nigeria in the
A.
State Governments
B.
Federal Government
C.
Local Governments
D.
Local Chiefs
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016412
Citizenship refers to the
A.
legal status of a member of a state
B.
indigenous member of a state
C.
highest position in a state
D.
social status of a person in a state
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016413
Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of western region in 1962?
A.
Dr. M. A. Majekodunmi
B.
Chief Odeleye Fadahunsi
C.
Chief S. L. Akintola
D.
Chief Remi Fani Kayode
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016414
Nigeria teamed up with other developing countries to assert a neutral posture under the platform of
A.
Nationalist Movement
B.
Pan - African Movement
C.
Non - aligned Movement
D.
Negritude Movement
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016415
Which of the following electoral bodies in Nigeria conducted elections from 1979 to 1983?
A.
Federal Electoral Commission
B.
National Electoral Commission
C.
National Electoral Commission of Nigeria
D.
Independent National Electoral commission
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016416
The first Governor-General of Nigeria was
A.
Lord Lugard
B.
Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
C.
Sir James Robertson
D.
Major-General Aguiyi Ironsi
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016417
A prominent feature of a presidential system of government is
A.
dual executive
B.
vote of no confidence
C.
the rule of law
D.
separation of powers
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016418
The head of state in the first republic of Nigeria was
A.
an executive president
B.
a nominal president
C.
a party leader
D.
a nominee of the whole country
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016419
Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria
A.
before the 13th century
B.
in the 17th century
C.
after the jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio
D.
by the British in the early 20th century
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2016420
Foreign policy refers to
A.
a policy made by a foreign country
B.
a policy made by a country for foreigners
C.
a policy made by a country when it is at war
D.
the general principles which govern a state’s international behaviour
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989421
The first Head of Government in Independent Nigeria was
A.
Nnamdi Azikiwe
B.
Ahmadu Bello
C.
Tafawa Balewa
D.
Herbert Macaulay
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999422
All undesirable feature of capitalism is
A.
exploitation
B.
market economy
C.
profit motive
D.
free competition
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000423
Which of the following countries does not operate a federal constitution?
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Nigeria
D.
France
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989424
The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission is statutorily empowered to determine the remuneration of
A.
all civil servants
B.
only elected representatives
C.
political office holders
D.
employees of public corporations.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013425
In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in
A.
The community
B.
Public officials
C.
judges
D.
the head of state
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009426
In politics, power is all of the following except
A.
capacity to affect the actions of others
B.
Ability to make people do things they otherwise would not do
C.
An object
D.
it is part of a relationship
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013427
Which organ is referred to as ‘the last hope’ of the common man
A.
the parliament
B.
the judiciary
C.
the executive
D.
the legislature
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012428
The duty of an Alkali under the Hausa-Fulan political system is to
A.
adjudicate under Islamic laws
B.
make Islamic laws
C.
execute Islamic laws
D.
make treaties under Islamic laws
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999429
The principle of anonymity of civil servants means that they are
A.
career officers
B.
not the servants of a particular government
C.
trained for the duties they perform
D.
not credited or blamed for anything they do
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989430
The laws which the state legislators make normally pass through
A.
the commissioner
B.
the process of deliberations
C.
the judiciary
D.
some committees in the civil service
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989431
Which of the following in the Sokoto Caliphate performed functions similar to that of the Bashorun in Oyo Kingdom?
A.
Waziri
B.
Galadima
C.
Ma’aji
D.
Alkali
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010432
The party system practiced in Nigeria’s Third Republic was
A.
multi-party
B.
two-party
C.
zero-party
D.
one-party.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013433
The Nigeria-Cameroon crisis over Bakaasi peninsula occurred owning to the interpretation of the Treaty of 1913 and the:
A.
resolution of the OAU
B.
Maroua Accord
C.
decision of the ECOWAS Tribunal
D.
decision of the International Court of Justice
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011434
Political authority is the
A.
legitimate right to exercise political power.
B.
ability to control political behaviour.
C.
right to participate in political campaigns.
D.
right to form political parties.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000435
The Commonwealth of Nations consists of states formerly under ___colony.
A.
Belgium
B.
British
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013436
The British Government revoked the Character of the Royal Niger Company and took over the administration of Nigeria in
A.
1861
B.
1861
C.
1900
D.
1914
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999437
The study of government essentially facilitates the understanding of the
A.
governance of human societies
B.
functioning of the entire social formation
C.
observance of fundamental human rights
D.
organization of the executive arm of government
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013438
A rigid constitution is said to be best suited for a
A.
Federal Government
B.
Socialist
C.
Military Government
D.
Unitary Government
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988439
Which of the following advocates’ equitable distribution of wealth?
A.
Plutocracy.
B.
Capitalism.
C.
Aristocracy.
D.
Socialism.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013440
The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is
A.
inadequate public support
B.
population size
C.
inadequate skilled manpower
D.
excessive political interference.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012441
Nigeria hosted the commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of
A.
Mozambique
B.
Namibia
C.
Zimbabwe
D.
Malawi
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010442
Parastatals are established to
A.
expand business transactions
B.
maximize government profits
C.
render social services
D.
enhance entrepreneurial skills
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010443
The first Military President of Nigeria is
A.
Lt. General Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
Major General J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi
C.
Major General Ibrahim Babangida
D.
General Murtala Muhammed
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988444
One judicial function performed by the executive is
A.
granting of amnesty
B.
implementing judicial orders
C.
ensuring obedience to the law
D.
appointing judges.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012445
The EFCC was established to
A.
Arrest and try corrupt politicians
B.
Combat economic and financial crimes in Nigeria
C.
Arrest, detain and prosecute corrupt state governors and legislators
D.
Assist the World Bank in monitoring economic projects in Nigeria.
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008446
Which of the following modern principles of democracy is found in the Yoruba traditional political system
A.
checks and balances
B.
the constitution
C.
multipartism
D.
bicameralism
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013447
State as a political entity refers to
A.
an organized group within a definite territory
B.
an association of men in a given society
C.
a branch of a nation
D.
a geographical location.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012448
The world organization which existed before the United Nations Organization was the
A.
League of Nations
B.
European Economic Community
C.
Organization of African Unity
D.
Commonwealth of Nations.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000449
The Headquarters of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is located in
A.
Algiers
B.
Baghdad
C.
Riyadh
D.
Vienna
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013450
Which of these best defines a state? A/An
A.
country made up of heterogeneous people
B.
. country with definite territory free from external control.
C.
independent country free from external control.
D.
organized body of people occupying a definite territory with sovereign government.
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013451
The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants are the responsibility of the
A.
Civil Service Union
B.
Judicial Service Commission
C.
Civil Service Commission
D.
Electoral Commission.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000452
A major feature of the policy of deregulation in Nigeria is the:
A.
enthronement of market forces mechanism
B.
increasing dominance of the economy by the state
C.
proliferations of public corporations
D.
phenomenal increase in direct foreign investment
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011453
Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the president exercised
A.
Judicial powers
B.
executive powers
C.
nominal powers
D.
concurrent powers.
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011454
Membership of a society is
A.
conventional
B.
mandatory
C.
voluntary
D.
constitutional
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014455
An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is
A.
absolute majority
B.
simple majority
C.
proportional representation.
D.
indirect election.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012456
The major strategy used by OPEC to influence oil price is by
A.
allocating production quotas to members
B.
influencing buyers at the international market to buyer at high prices
C.
allowing member countries to produce at their discretion
D.
increasing the supply of the commodity
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999457
The earliest nationalist activities in Nigeria were spearheaded by
A.
educated elites
B.
trade unions
C.
traditional rulers
D.
political parties.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013458
Nigeria’s non-alignment policy in the sixties lacked real substance because of her
A.
close ties with Britain
B.
Afrocentric policy
C.
poor economic potential
D.
partnership with Asian countries.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013459
Nation-state is synonymous with
A.
liberation
B.
sovereignty
C.
nationalism
D.
self-actualization
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010460
The private ownership of the means of production is a feature of
A.
capitalism
B.
socialism
C.
communalism
D.
communism.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012461
Which of the following is not the function of the government?
A.
Building of roads, bridges, canals, etc.
B.
Provision of education.
C.
Maintenance of relations with other states.
D.
Provision of all the material needs of all citizens.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988462
The French colonial policy of Assimilation was intended to
A.
to transfer technology to Africa
B.
to make Frenchmen out of African
C.
to produce well educated Africans
D.
to prepare Africans for the Olympic Games
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008463
Commonwealth nations are represented in other member nations by
A.
charge d’ affaires
B.
ambassadors
C.
high commissioners
D.
attaches
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014464
A flexible constitution is one which is
A.
easily amended
B.
popular with the legislators
C.
known to all the citizens
D.
written by the parliament
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014465
The branch of government responsible for implementing laws is the
A.
executive
B.
Legislature
C.
Judiciary
D.
Police
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009466
The special box prepared by the electoral commission into which voters cast their votes is called
A.
ballot box.
B.
ballot paper.
C.
logo.
D.
polling booth.
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013467
A permanent structure that facilitates continuity and guarantees orderly conduct in governance is
A.
bureaucracy
B.
public corporation
C.
ombudsman
D.
political party.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012468
Under the Presidential system
A.
The party with the majority of seat forms the executive
B.
there is the principles of collective responsibility
C.
the president may come from any of the parties
D.
the states take instructions from the federal government
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009469
Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as
A.
a social organization
B.
a political organization
C.
a cultural organization
D.
an economic organization
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999470
A fascist regime is both
A.
representative and accountable
B.
responsive and responsible
C.
fair and legitimate
D.
authoritarian and totalitarian
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989471
These are common forms of governments except
A.
federal
B.
Unitary
C.
Plural
D.
confederal
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007472
Under which of the following conditions can a Nigerian be deprived of is or her citizenship?
A.
If married to a foreign National
B.
If one holds a dual citizenship
C.
If convicted of Armed robbery
D.
if one Abuse the National Flag.
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008473
As an executive, the commissioner is charged with the responsibility of
A.
making laws
B.
implementing laws
C.
writing laws
D.
giving loans.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013474
The main representative body of the United Nations is the
A.
Secretariat
B.
Security Council
C.
General Assembly
D.
Trusteeship Council.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013475
The primary aim of pressure groups is to
A.
attract people’s attention
B.
protects the interest of members
C.
capture political power
D.
fight corrupt officials.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012476
Power that is delegated is exercised
A.
indirectly
B.
by devolution
C.
directly
D.
by coercion.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013477
Under military regimes in Nigeria, the branches of government that were fused are:
A.
executive and the legislature
B.
executive and the judiciary
C.
legislature and the judiciary
D.
executive, the legislative and the judiciary
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011478
A capitalist state is based on
A.
religion
B.
creating job opportunities
C.
Dictatorship
D.
Free trade
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013479
The head of the Oyomesi in the old Oyo Empire was
A.
Aremo
B.
Are Onakakanfo
C.
Olowo
D.
Bashorun
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989480
The extent to which the citizens regard the institutions, officials and activities of government as right and acceptable is known as
A.
power
B.
legitimacy
C.
influence
D.
authority.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000481
Which of these groups of people had no right to make law under the pre-colonial Igbo political structure?
A.
Age grades
B.
Council of Elders
C.
Osu
D.
Priests
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013482
In a federal state, power is shared
A.
between the center government and the local authorities
B.
among the state of the federation
C.
among the major regions of the country
D.
between the center government and other co-ordinate units.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999483
One main advantage of bicameral legislature is that it
A.
makes for quick deliberation during emergencies
B.
makes passage of bills easy
C.
is less cumbersome to pass bills
D.
is not easy to manipulate bills
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014484
Equality before the law is a component of:
A.
separation of powers
B.
checks and balances
C.
the rule of law
D.
constitutional law.
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011485
Which of the following is not a feature of Nigeria’s electoral system?
A.
direct election
B.
proportional representation
C.
general election
D.
secret ballot
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008486
The two components of sovereignty are
A.
the rule of law and fundamental human rights.
B.
political power and political authority
C.
political culture and political socialization.
D.
political independence and supreme authority of the state within its territory.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988487
The international organization formed after the Second World War to guarantee international peace and security is the
A.
World Bank
B.
United Nations Organization
C.
League of Nations
D.
British Commonwealth of Nations
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989488
Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural imbalance in the federation?
A.
Appointment of ministers
B.
Creation of states
C.
Increase in revenue allocation
D.
Formation of political parties
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014489
Which of the following is not a function of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization?
A.
Supervising the Secretariat
B.
Interpreting the treaties
C.
Alerting the Security Council on any matter that may threaten international peace
D.
Making annual report
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989490
21. In a parliamentary system of government a general election is usually conducted after
A.
dissolution of parliament.
B.
plebiscite.
C.
referendum.
D.
resolution.
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013491
In the process of implementing laws, the executive sometimes performs:
A.
judicial function
B.
bureaucratic function
C.
oversight function
D.
legislative function
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010492
In the pre-colonial era, which of the following was not a feature of the emirate administration?
A.
Madawakin
B.
Waziri
C.
Sarkin Dogari
D.
Sarkin Emir
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008493
A Nigeria citizen can only be deprived of his citizenship if he is
A.
condemned to death.
B.
convicted by a Court of law
C.
married to a foreigner
D.
holding a dual citizenship.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988494
One major advantage of the unitary system is that it tends to make government
A.
strong and stable
B.
free of controversy
C.
distant from the people
D.
popular among the masses.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013495
Which of the following NOT an acceptable means of achieving democracy?
A.
Referendums
B.
Recall
C.
Initiative
D.
Riots
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009496
The ultimate aim of political parties is to
A.
implement people-oriented programmes
B.
acquire and exercise power
C.
increase the political awareness of the electorate
D.
formulate and implement policies
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014497
Which of the following is a feature of checks and balances?
A.
judicial precedent
B.
Judicial immunity
C.
Judicial review
D.
Code of conduct
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014498
In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele
A.
ensured good governance of the districts
B.
mobilized the army
C.
was the Head of the army
D.
ensured the safety of all trade routes
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014499
An example of a country ruled by a constitutional monarch is
A.
Uganda
B.
Morocco
C.
Italy
D.
Libya
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014500
The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is
A.
eight
B.
five
C.
six
D.
seven
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014501
The President of Nigeria was indirectly elected through secret ballot for a period of five years by the senate in
A.
1983
B.
1960
C.
1963
D.
1979
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014502
The review of Nigeria foreign policy under the Murtala/Obasanjo regime was done by
A.
Udoji Committee
B.
Aboyade Committee
C.
Adedeji Commission
D.
Philips Commission
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014503
The option A4 model was used in the conduct of the
A.
2007 elections
B.
1983 elections
C.
1993 elections
D.
1999 elections
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014504
One of the main duties of the Local Government Service Commission is to
A.
supervise and manage the personnel of local governments
B.
conduct election into Local Council
C.
create an enabling working environment for council workers
D.
handle requests for the creation of more local governments
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014505
Which of the following is a guiding principle of Nigeria’s foreign policy?
A.
Total opposition to the Cold War
B.
Posting of only carrier diplomats as envoys
C.
Interference in the affairs of African countries
D.
Decolonization of all African states
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014506
One feature of public corporations that was weakened by privatization is
A.
social control
B.
national integration
C.
social harmony
D.
government control
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014507
The power of appointing the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission is vested in the
A.
Judicial Council
B.
Council of State
C.
President
D.
Senate
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014508
The Secretary General of the OAU holds office for a renewable period of
A.
six years
B.
three years
C.
four years
D.
five years
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014509
The body that is responsible for the appointment, discipline, promotion and dismissal of civil servants is the
A.
Ministry of Establishment
B.
Bureau for Public Service Reforms
C.
Civil Service Commission
D.
Ministry of Labour and Productivity
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014510
The division of powers between the federal and regional governments into exclusive, concurrent and residual lists was done by the
A.
1999 Constitution
B.
Independence Constitution
C.
Republican Constitution
D.
1979 Constitution
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014511
The main objective of pressure groups is to
A.
promote the interest of political parties
B.
influence legislation for the benefit of their members
C.
protect the interest of the country against foreigners
D.
serve as opposition to the government
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014512
The necessary attributes of a state are
A.
resources, population, sovereignty and government
B.
sovereignty, police, army and immigration
C.
definite territory, population, sovereignty and government
D.
police, army, sovereignty custom.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014513
The development of a classless society is the goal of
A.
conservatism
B.
feudalism
C.
liberalism
D.
maxims
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014514
Nigeria is regarded as a frontline state because she
A.
sent policemen for peacekeeping in Namibia
B.
assisted the liberation struggle in Southern Africa
C.
assisted ECOMOG troops in Liberia
D.
sent troops for peacekeeping Somalia.
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014515
The UN succeeded the
A.
Warsaw Pact
B.
NATO
C.
SEATO
D.
League of Nations
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014516
The General Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the
A.
harshness in trade laws as it concerns the Africans
B.
government’s rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowance
C.
persistent implementation of discriminatory laws
D.
disparity in the criteria for employment
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014517
The Technical Aids Corps was established during the regime of
A.
Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
Sani Abacha
C.
Ibrahim Babangida
D.
Muhanmmadu Buhari
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014518
Which of the following is not a dimension of public opinion?
A.
Polling
B.
Orientation
C.
intensity
D.
Substance
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014519
One basic feature of a monarchical form of government is that
A.
separation of powers is absolute
B.
members of the executive are elected
C.
succession is through heredity
D.
the ruler has a fixed tenure
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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014520
The reason behind Nigeria’s suspension from the Commonwealth in 1995 was
A.
legal
B.
political
C.
economic
D.
socio-cultural
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014521
Citizenship is acquired by an alien through
A.
registration
B.
birth
C.
conferment
D.
naturalization
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014522
The Nigerian Independence Constitution was modified by the
A.
1963 Constitution
B.
1999 Constitution
C.
1989 Constitution
D.
1979 Constitution
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014523
Nationalists agitation began in Nigeria with the
A.
Lagos protest against water rate in 1908
B.
introduction of indirect rule
C.
annexation of Lagos in 1861
D.
formation of West Africa Youth League
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014524
The process of taking part in political and public affairs can be termed political
A.
recognition
B.
culture
C.
participation
D.
socialization
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014525
One of the major problems of Nigerian federalism is
A.
lack of revenue to cater for the demands of the federation
B.
inadequate manpower to fill vacancies
C.
imbalance in the structure and sizes of units of federation
D.
pre-colonial administrative structure among the units of federation
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014526
The main function of the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria is
A.
ensuring fair representation of all states in the public service
B.
reviewing unfair administrative decisions
C.
settling disputes among societies
D.
providing free social services to the citizens
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014527
In a democratic political system, the political sovereign is usually the
A.
constitution
B.
political parties
C.
electorate
D.
legislature
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014528
The granting of asylum to Charles Taylor by Nigeria was to
A.
protect Nigerians in Liberia
B.
promote peace in Liberia
C.
defy the western powers
D.
Control Liberia
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014529
The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of
A.
independence
B.
slavery
C.
colonialism
D.
imperialism
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014530
Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were
A.
districts
B.
provinces
C.
states
D.
regions
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014531
The NCNC and the NPC facilitated the creation of the
A.
Mid-West Region
B.
Northern Region
C.
Western Region
D.
Eastern Region
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014532
Which of the following nationalists was the founder of Nigeria’s first political party?
A.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
B.
Ahmadu Bello
C.
Nnamdi Azikiwe
D.
Herbert Macaulay
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014533
Former colonies of Britain belong to the association known as
A.
OECD
B.
NATO
C.
European Union
D.
Commonwealth
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014534
A problem of public corporations in Nigeria is
A.
choice of leadership
B.
public control
C.
emphasis on subsidies
D.
wastage of resources
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014535
Laws made by military governments at the state level are called
A.
decrees
B.
bye-laws
C.
edicts
D.
acts
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014536
The officer responsible for announcing the result of an election is known as
A.
ballot officer
B.
presiding office
C.
returning officer
D.
electoral officer
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014537
In the pre-colonial Hausa political system, the Madawaki performed the function of
A.
Minister of Education
B.
Minister of Defense
C.
Minister of Interior
D.
Minister of works
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014538
The court that has ultimate power to interprets the constitution is the
A.
Supreme Court
B.
Magistrate Court
C.
High Court
D.
Court of Appeal
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014539
Unitary system of government is more suitable to a country
A.
that is sparsely populated
B.
that possesses a strong and modern army
C.
with a robust and dynamic economy
D.
with a relatively small area and a homogenous population
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2014540
Under the emirate system, the commander of the army is the
A.
Alkali
B.
Hakimi
C.
Sarkin Fada
D.
Madawaki.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013541
The class that oversees the implementation of government decisions and policies is the
A.
Administrative
B.
Executive
C.
Clerical
D.
Technical.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013542
The act of transferring autonomous powers to subordinate agencies is
A.
devolution
B.
concentration
C.
deconcentration
D.
delegation.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013543
The first notable nationalist movement in West Africa was the
A.
National Congress of British West Africa
B.
West African Students Union
C.
Nigeria Youth Movement
D.
Aborigines Rights Protection Society.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013544
A public corporation is managed by
A.
the board of directors
B.
a minister
C.
a general manager
D.
the board of governors.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013545
Under Nigeria’s Second Republic, the Senate was under the leadership of
A.
John Wash Pam
B.
J. S. Tarka
C.
Joseph Wayas
D.
Godwin Ume-Ezeoke.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013546
Nigeria adopted a federal system of government because of
A.
the fear of domination of minorities
B.
uneven development
C.
the availability of limited resource
D.
the adoption of a state religion.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013547
Under the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the
A.
Council of State
B.
Houses of Assembly
C.
National Economic Council
D.
Federal Legislature.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013548
The judiciary controls the executive in federal states through
A.
motions
B.
delegated legislation
C.
judicial overview
D.
judicial review.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013549
De jure sovereignty is acquired through
A.
force
B.
law
C.
grant
D.
treaty.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013550
The centre-piece of Nigeria’s foreign policy covers only
A.
Asia
B.
Europe
C.
Africa
D.
Latin America.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013551
Public opinion refers to the
A.
aggregate of attitudes held by members of the national assembly
B.
aggregate views of groups on particular government activities
C.
views held by the president of a country
D.
views of the Chief Justice of a country.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013552
The primary function of the Code of Conduct Bureau is to
A.
ensure due process by public officers
B.
ensure minimum standard of morality
C.
retain custody of declarations
D.
receive declaration of assets.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013553
Political socialization is associated with
A.
free choice of party programmes
B.
military take over of civilian government
C.
the transmission of political values
D.
political transition.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013554
A representative of a Commonwealth country in another member state is known as
A.
High Commissioner
B.
Consul-General
C.
Ambassador
D.
Attaché.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013555
The organ of UN that promotes voluntary cooperation among member states in diverse areas is the
A.
Security Council
B.
International Court of Justice
C.
General Assembly
D.
Economic and Social Council.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013556
Which of the following types of citizenship cannot be withdrawn?
A.
Citizenship by naturalization.
B.
Citizenship by conquest.
C.
Citizenship by birth.
D.
Honorary citizenship.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013557
Nigeria became a federation of thirty-six states during the era of
A.
Yakubu Gowon
B.
Ibrahim Babangida
C.
Sani Abacha
D.
Abdulsalami Abubakar.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013558
The right of citizens to vote is
A.
adult suffrage
B.
universal suffrage
C.
nationality suffrage
D.
electoral suffrage.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013559
A constitution that is difficult to amend is
A.
flexible
B.
rigid
C.
written
D.
unwritten.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013560
The highest policy making body under the Gowon Regime was the
A.
Federal Executive Council
B.
Armed Forces Ruling Council
C.
Provisional Ruling Council
D.
Supreme Military Council.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013561
Which of the following constitutions is more suitable for centralization of political power?
A.
Flexible constitution.
B.
Unwritten constitution.
C.
Rigid constitution
D.
Written constitution.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013562
Rule by the old people is known as
A.
theocracy
B.
monarchy
C.
gerontocracy
D.
feudalism.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013563
Which of the following countries pioneered the establishment of ECOWAS alongside Nigeria?
A.
Cameroun.
B.
Ghana.
C.
Togo.
D.
Algeria.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013564
Under the Technical Aid Corps, Nigerian experts are deployed to
A.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific
B.
Africa, the Pacific and the Caribbean
C.
Europe, South America and Asia
D.
the Pacific, the Caribbean and Europe.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013565
A group of people who live together under a common law within a definite territory is a
A.
state
B.
community
C.
nation-state
D.
nation.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013566
The AU differs from the OAU in having
A.
no assembly of Heads of State
B.
effective tools for decision enforcement.
C.
no permanent headquarters
D.
a minimum of divergent viewpoints
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013567
Which of the following headed the committee that recommended the suitability of Abuja as a new federal city?
A.
Justice Akinola Aguda.
B.
Justice Buba Ardo.
C.
Justice Atanda Fatai Williams.
D.
Justice Udo Udoma.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013568
According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is
A.
polyarchy
B.
diarchy
C.
aristocracy
D.
autocracy.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013569
Rule adjudication is a primary function of the
A.
legislature
B.
judiciary
C.
executive
D.
government.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013570
One of the functions of pressure groups is to
A.
contest elections to serve the people
B.
nominate the president
C.
prepare the budget
D.
articulate the opinion of their members.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013571
Nigeria’s role in the African Union was most prominent during the regime of
A.
President Ibrahim Babangida
B.
President Olusegun Obasanjo
C.
President Shehu Shagari
D.
President Umaru Yar’adua.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013572
A political party is different from a pressure group in its
A.
source of finance
B.
objective
C.
organization
D.
strategy.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013573
The indirect rule system of administration was more successful in Northern Nigeria because
A.
the people were mainly interested in being governed indirectly
B.
of the existence of an organized structure in the area
C.
the Europeans ensured that the farmlands of the natives were not confiscated
D.
the natives showed little or no resistance.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013574
A major source of revenue in the post -1976 local government in Nigeria is
A.
the joint state-local government account
B.
internally generated revenue
C.
the federation account
D.
grants and loans.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013575
The Provisional Ruling Council was the highest ruling body during the regime of
A.
Sani Abacha
B.
Muhammadu Buhari
C.
Ibrahim Babangida
D.
Murtala Muhammed.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013576
The performance of ritual rites in the Yoruba empire is the responsibility of the
A.
Oyo mesi
B.
Aare-ona kakanfo
C.
Oba
D.
Ogboni.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013577
The presidential system differs from the parliamentary system of government in that
A.
the tenure of office of the president is limited
B.
the principle of collective responsibility applies
C.
executive and legislative powers are fused
D.
powers of the three arms of government are merged.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013578
In Nigeria’s First Republic, the Prime Minister was both the
A.
Head of government and a lawmaker
B.
Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
C.
Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and Party leader
D.
Head of State and Party leader.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2013579
580
The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called
A.
economic right
B.
civil right
C.
political right
D.
social light.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012581
Delegated legislation is made by bodies other than the
A.
president
B.
governor
C.
parliament
D.
judiciary
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012582
In Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the
A.
Army
B.
Navy
C.
Civil Defense Corps
D.
Police.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012583
Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?
A.
Checks and balances.
B.
Fusion of power.
C.
Individual responsibility.
D.
The rule of law.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012584
The structure of the African Union includes
A.
The Court of Justice, Pan African Congress and People’s Assembly
B.
Pan African Parliament, the Court of Justice and the Peace and Security Council
C.
Specialized Technical Commission, the Court of Justice and Humanitarian Board
D.
People’s Assembly, Humanitarian Board and the Peace and Security Council.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012585
Colonization of Africa was mainly motivated by
A.
security considerations
B.
economic reasons
C.
religious reasons
D.
cultural factors.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012586
The National Assembly in Nigeria is primarily responsible for
A.
executing laws
B.
interpreting laws
C.
ratifying appointments
D.
making laws.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012587
The African leader mostly credited for spearheading the formation of the African Union is
A.
Muammar Ghaddafi
B.
Abdelaziz Bouteflika
C.
Abdoulaye Wade
D.
Thabo Mbeki.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012588
The bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as
A.
political impasse
B.
dissolution of parliament
C.
vote of no confidence
D.
prorogation of parliament.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012589
The main focus of Nigeria’s foreign policy since independence centres on
A.
south-south cooperation
B.
sub-regionalism
C.
globalism
D.
Afrocentric.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012590
A bill is a draft which is awaiting the consideration of the
A.
executive
B.
party caucus
C.
legislature
D.
judiciary.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012591
The Sharia legal system was first introduced in the Fourth Republic in
A.
Kano State
B.
Katsina State
C.
Zamfara State
D.
Sokoto State.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012592
As part of the reforms in the UN, two slots were proposed in the Security Council for
A.
Asia
B.
Africa
C.
America
D.
Europe.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012593
To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be
A.
fused
B.
incorporated
C.
separated
D.
rotated.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012594
Members of the Senate in Nigeria’s First Republic were
A.
elected directly by the people
B.
elected by electoral college
C.
nominated by regional and federal governments
D.
nominated by the president of the house.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012595
Which of the following is used in gauging public opinion?
A.
Constitution
B.
. Educational institution.
C.
Mass media.
D.
Electoral college.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012596
Political values are acquired in any given society through
A.
political re-orientation
B.
political campaign
C.
political socialization
D.
political indoctrination.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012597
The commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is
A.
NEC
B.
FEDECO
C.
INEC
D.
NECON.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012598
The first institution introduced by the military to exercise legislative power was the
A.
Supreme Military Council
B.
Armed Forces Ruling Council
C.
Federal Executive Council
D.
Provisional Ruling Council.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012599
In a feudal system, the two major classes are the serfs and the
A.
masses
B.
vassals
C.
lords
D.
elite.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012600
Radical nationalism in Nigeria is generally attributed to the influence of
A.
Aminu Kano
B.
Herbert Macaulay
C.
Nnamdi Azikiwe
D.
Mbonu Ojike.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012601
An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as
A.
primary election
B.
general election
C.
mid-term election
D.
bye-election.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012602
ECOMOG at the initial stage of its intervention in Liberia was perceived as
A.
neutral
B.
incompetent
C.
partisan
D.
invaders.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012603
Two foreigners that directly aroused nationalist feelings among Nigerians are
A.
Edward Blyden and Payne Jackson
B.
Casely Hayford and James Horton
C.
W.E.du Bois and H. O. Davies
D.
Marcus Garvey and Casely Hayford.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012604
The three registered political parties at the inception of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic were
A.
PDP, DPP and PPA
B.
PDP, AD and APP
C.
PDP, AD and PPA
D.
PDP, APP and AC.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012605
The French colonial system was underlined by the policy of
A.
assimilation
B.
paternalism
C.
socialism
D.
indirect rule.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012606
Workers in the public corporations are known as
A.
civil servants
B.
private employees
C.
public servants
D.
professional employees.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012607
One of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the
A.
food and aid programme
B.
cultural programmes
C.
agenda for peace
D.
scholarship scheme.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012608
Military intervention in Nigeria arose from
A.
perceived incapability of civilians to govern
B.
international pressure for change
C.
the desire for a military government
D.
civilians’ desire to relinquish power.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012609
In a democratic government, political sovereignty is vested in the
A.
legislature
B.
elite
C.
executive
D.
electorate.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012610
An example of a country with a flexible constitution is
A.
South Africa
B.
Britain
C.
Benin Republic
D.
the United States of America.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012611
The founding members of OPEC are
A.
Algeria, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
B.
Nigeria, Libya, Iran, Iraq and, Saudi Arabia
C.
Venezuela, Nigeria, Libya, Iran and Iraq
D.
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Venezuela.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012612
Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 Constitution to ensure
A.
loyalty
B.
economic empowerment
C.
equity
D.
even development.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012613
In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, a district was headed by
A.
a hakimi
B.
a dagaci
C.
an alkali
D.
a waziri.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012614
A political system which empowers the leader with the ultimate responsibility to execute laws is
A.
parliamentarianism
B.
presidentialism
C.
dictatorship
D.
autocracy.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012615
The rule of law is a negation of
A.
equality before the law
B.
supremacy of the law
C.
limited power
D.
absolute power.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012616
A major objective of the Public Complaints Commission is
A.
training and promotion of public servants
B.
settlement of disputes among individuals
C.
addressing the grievances of individuals and groups
D.
fighting corruption and indiscipline.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012617
The central objective of privatization in Nigeria is to
A.
reduce the retrenchment of workers
B.
encourage prompt payment of salaries
C.
improve standard of living
D.
improve the efficiency of enterprises.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012618
The distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of
A.
control
B.
power
C.
violence
D.
justice.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012619
A governmental system in which constitutional supremacy resides in the centre is
A.
federal
B.
confederal
C.
unitary
D.
parliamentary.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012620
The country that championed decolonization in Africa was
A.
Nigeria
B.
South Africa
C.
Ghana
D.
Kenya.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012621
A major drawback to the NEPAD initiative is its
A.
articulation by few African leaders
B.
affiliation to the African union
C.
inability to empower the youth
D.
reliance on Western donors for funds.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2012622
The French policy of Assimilation
A.
was a device to transfer technology to Africa
B.
was the same in theory as the British policy of indirect rule
C.
was aimed at converting Africans to Frenchmen
D.
enabled the French to stay in Africa
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988623
Nigeria’s voting at the United Nations is guided primarily by
A.
her national interests
B.
world peace
C.
the cold war
D.
her concern for Africa
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013624
To conduct local government elections, the electoral commission divides the local government area into
A.
branches
B.
constituencies
C.
secretariats
D.
wards.
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013625
In which of the following countries is governmental powers most fused?
A.
Nigeria
B.
United States of America
C.
France
D.
Canada
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006626
Nigeria became a republic on
A.
29-May-99
B.
1-Oct-60
C.
1-Jan-66
D.
1-Oct-63
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008627
In dividing a country into constituencies, it is important to
A.
ask for permission from the traditional ruler in that area
B.
consider historical
C.
display the voters register
D.
involve the politicians in the areas
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013628
The independence of the judiciary can be enhance by the following except
A.
when judges hold office for a fixed term
B.
when judges cannot be removed from offence even whey they commit crimes
C.
appointment of judges by and independent body
D.
political neutrality of judges
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008629
Which of the following is not written into independence constitution of 1960?
A.
Fundamental human rights
B.
Exclusive powers
C.
Concurrent list
D.
Role of political parties
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989630
In a modern democracy, the ultimate source of sovereignty is the
A.
legislature and executive
B.
judiciary
C.
ruling political party
D.
people
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006631
In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as the
A.
Bales
B.
Obas
C.
Ogboni
D.
Oyomesi.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988632
Government refers to all the following, except
A.
an institution of the state
B.
the process of ruling a political community
C.
the exercise of power and authority
D.
the act of civil disobedience.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988633
The body charged with the trial of persons accused of crimes against humanity is
A.
criminal Court of Justice
B.
International Criminal Court
C.
International Court of Justice
D.
ICPC
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008634
The process of learning the norms and values associated with a political system is referred to as political
A.
socialization
B.
indoctrination
C.
culture
D.
participation
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999635
Which of the following international organizations was in existence before the outbreak of the Second World War?
A.
The OAU
B.
The League of Nations
C.
The UNO
D.
The ECOWAS
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999636
The most important aspect of political participation in a democracy is
A.
attending political rallies
B.
voting in elections
C.
registration with a political party
D.
the observance of electoral processes
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012637
The head of the Nigerian judiciary is the
A.
Chief Justice of the Federation
B.
Solicitor-General of the Federation
C.
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
D.
President of the Court of Appeal
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013638
One major weakness of the Independence constitution is that it
A.
gave full powers to the Supreme Court in Nigeria
B.
gave total independence to Nigeria
C.
empowered Britain to continue to rule
D.
failed to provide the country with full sovereignty.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010639
Which of these men introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?
A.
Mungo Park
B.
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C.
Lord Lugard
D.
Sir James Robertson.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006640
A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is:
A.
membership drive
B.
the objective
C.
the voting pattern
D.
the ideology
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011641
The first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation was
A.
Legislative Council
B.
National Assembly
C.
Regional Assembly
D.
Nigerian Council.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010642
A constitution is classified as unwritten when it
A.
does not emanate from the legislature
B.
provides for separation of powers
C.
originates from Britain
D.
is not contained in any single document
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999643
The Nigerian Macpherson Constitution of 1951 was significant for
A.
the introduction of Electoral College
B.
providing for the office of the Prime Minister
C.
the creation of states.
D.
establishing the Supreme Court
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000644
The principle since independence include the following except
A.
peaceful coexistence
B.
legal equality of state
C.
political dependence
D.
Non- alignment
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008645
Capitalism often encourages
A.
Private ownership of the means of production
B.
Deconcentration of political and economic powers in the same hands
C.
A centrally planned economy
D.
Public ownership of all forms enterprises
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989646
Government is the machinery established to manage the affairs of
A.
rulers
B.
aliens
C.
the civil service
D.
the state
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989647
Globalization is all but one of these
A.
A renewed concepts in international studies
B.
Limitation to the domination of the West
C.
A process of making the world smaller
D.
An increasing integration of the world
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012648
A condition for judicial indolence is the appointment of judges by the
A.
civil service commission
B.
judicial service commission
C.
low review constitution
D.
code of conduct Bureau
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009649
The legislative functions of the government of Benin Kingdom were performed by the
A.
Esama
B.
Ndichie
C.
Uzama
D.
Enigie
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999650
One of the distinctive features of a democracy is that it
A.
Connotes civil rule
B.
facilitates popular participation
C.
provides for a unicameral legislature
D.
is not associated with one party state.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010651
The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is
A.
4 years
B.
2 years
C.
6 years
D.
5 years
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010652
Which of these is not an instrument of foreign policy
A.
war
B.
diplomacy
C.
subversion
D.
foreign aid
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013653
Under what system of government does the state require ownership and control of the means of production for its use in benefiting the population?
A.
Capitalism
B.
Socialism
C.
Feudalism
D.
Welfarism
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988654
Which of the following groups had the best egalitarian traditional political system?
A.
Hausa/Fulani
B.
Yoruba
C.
lgbo
D.
Edo
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000655
This African ruler resisted colonial rule and was later exiled by the colonial officials
A.
Alaafin of Oyo
B.
Oba of Benin
C.
King Jaja of Opobo
D.
Onisanbo of Ogbooro.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007656
The following were the consequences of the Nigeria civil war EXCEPT the
A.
creation of more states
B.
disruption of educational and economic activities
C.
general feelings of insecurity
D.
loss of lives and properties
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013657
A popular form of proportional representation is
A.
communal representation
B.
single transferable vote
C.
the alternative vote
D.
the second ballot
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988658
Globalization encompasses all the following except
A.
market integration
B.
internationalization of politics
C.
technology improvement
D.
economic liberalism
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012659
A feature common to the 1963, 1979 and 1989 constitutions of Nigeria was that they provided for a
A.
republican system
B.
prime minister
C.
ceremonial head of state
D.
president as head of government
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999660
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of:
A.
her poor relations with the francophone countries
B.
General de-Gaulle’s negative attitude towards her
C.
France’s diplomatic relations with Israel
D.
France’s atomic test in the Sahara Desert
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010661
In theory, one major advantage of the one-party systems is that it
A.
promotes greater mass participation in government
B.
serves as an instrument of national integration
C.
guarantees social justice
D.
eliminates intra-party conflict.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010662
Which of the following title among the Igbos in the pre-colonial era required substantial wealth before one could acquire it
A.
Ofo
B.
Okpara
C.
Ozo
D.
Eze
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989663
It is argued that most of the new States of Africa cannot remain faithful to the doctrines of non-alignment mainly because of
A.
corruption
B.
ethnic problems
C.
bad leadership
D.
poor economy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988664
A major flaw in a liberal democracy is
A.
that it promotes political instability
B.
the limitation of the freedom of expression
C.
its emphasis on political rights over economic rights
D.
its emphasis on collection ownership
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013665
An elected legislator in a presidential system can lose his seat through
A.
recall
B.
cross-carpeting
C.
a vote of no confidence
D.
impeachment
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013666
Every political system performs the following basic functions except
A.
rule making
B.
rule transformation
C.
rule enforcement
D.
rule adjudication .
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007667
The grant of the right to vote is called
A.
enfranchisement
B.
disqualification
C.
prohibition
D.
participation
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000668
All the following were frontline fighters for Nigeria’s Independence except
A.
Obafemi Awolowo
B.
Nnamdi Azikiwe
C.
Lateef Jakande
D.
Amino Kano
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988669
The highest ruling body under the Murtala Obasanjo regime differed remarkably from that of the Gowon
A.
administration because of the
B.
inclusion of civilians as members
C.
exclusion of military governors from the council
D.
inclusion of the Chief justice as member
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999670
The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by
A.
Simeon Adebo
B.
S.J.Cookey
C.
Dotun Philips.
D.
Jerome Udoji.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010671
An electoral officer charged with the responsibility of announcing election result at the local government level is known as
A.
administrative secretary.
B.
chairman.
C.
polling clerk
D.
presiding officer
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013672
Nigeria gained independence from colonial rule on
A.
1-Oct-60
B.
November, 1963
C.
29-May-99
D.
1-Nov-60
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007673
Nigeria hosted the meeting of Commonwealth Heads of State in
A.
1965
B.
1966
C.
1967
D.
1968
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989674
A Nigerian who has been the secretary of the Commonwealth of Nations Organizations is
A.
Dr. Ibrahim Gambari
B.
Professor Adebayo Adedeji
C.
Chief Jaja Nwachukwu
D.
Chief Emeka Anyaoku
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007675
A political concept that is composed of the attitudes, beliefs, emotions and values of a society is called political
A.
culture
B.
single transferable vote
C.
authority
D.
socialization
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988676
The Republican Constitution of 1963 was indigenous because it was approved by
A.
a referendum
B.
the representatives of the people in parliament
C.
the British parliament
D.
the colonial government
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989677
Nigeria observed the principal of collective responsibility between
A.
1960 and 1966
B.
1979 and 1983
C.
1985 and 1993
D.
1999 and 2003
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012678
In the Igbo pre-colonial administration, the council of elders was normally presided over by
A.
Eze
B.
Obi
C.
Okpara
D.
Onowu
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013679
A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is
A.
plutocracy
B.
theocracy
C.
gerontocracy
D.
aristocracy
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010680
Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
A.
Aremo.
B.
Oyomesi.
C.
Alaafin.
D.
Bashorun.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010681
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the
A.
Permanent members of the Security Council on the recommendation of the General Assembly
B.
General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council
C.
General Assembly in plenary session
D.
Security Council acting alone.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010682
Public opinion can be measured through
A.
strike action
B.
referendum
C.
rumour
D.
negotiation.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010683
Nigerian nationalism was described as two-phased by
A.
James S. Coleman
B.
Edward Wilmot Blyden
C.
David Ricardo
D.
John Payne Jackson.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010684
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
A.
Murtala Muhammed
B.
Yakubu Gowon
C.
Ibrahim Babangida
D.
Olusegun Obasanjo.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010685
In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused?
A.
Federal system of government
B.
Parliamentary system of government
C.
Unitary system of government
D.
Presidential system of government
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010686
Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar?
A.
Oba Ovoramwen.
B.
King Dosunmu
C.
King Jaja.
D.
King Kosoko
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010687
The approval of treaties and agreements of the Economic Community of West African States is the responsibility of the
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
ECOWAS Tribunal
C.
Assembly of Heads of State and Government
D.
Secretariat.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010688
A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the
A.
majority of the people vote
B.
majority of the people rule
C.
elite rules
D.
elected representatives rule.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010689
Nigeria was classified as a front line state for
A.
spearheading the formation of African Union
B.
supporting the liberation efforts in Southern Africa
C.
helping to end the crisis in Liberia
D.
participating in peacekeeping in the Congo
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010690
The main purpose of establishing public enterprises in Nigeria is to
A.
enrich the elite
B.
provide essential services
C.
compete with the private sector
D.
increase government revenue
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010691
A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is
A.
a republic
B.
a plutocracy
C.
an empire
D.
a monarchy.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010692
The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the
A.
monarchical system
B.
parliamentary system.
C.
feudal system
D.
presidential system
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010693
Which of the following is the main function of the civil service?
A.
Supporting the party in power.
B.
Allocating resources to the federating units.
C.
Mobilizing grassroots support for government.
D.
Implementing government policies.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010694
In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government?
A.
Unitary.
B.
Federal.
C.
Confederal
D.
Monarchical.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010695
In a cabinet system of government, executive power is exercised by the
A.
president
B.
monarch
C.
dominant party
D.
head of government
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010696
In a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive, it means that the
A.
executive is required to resign
B.
legislature ceases to trust the executive
C.
legislature commences legal proceeding against the executive
D.
executive is expected to go on suspension
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010697
The upper house in most federal systems is created to
A.
oversee and check the lower house
B.
prevent excesses of the executive
C.
enable experienced elders make inputs to governance
D.
ensure equality of federating units
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010698
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
A.
promulgated without consultation with the people
B.
perceived to abolish the federal system
C.
considered as alien
D.
seen as an instrument of impoverishment
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010699
The head of Nigeria’s foreign mission in a Commonwealth nation is known as
A.
ambassador
B.
charge d’affaires.
C.
attaché
D.
high Commissioner
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010700
One of the general tenets of fascist doctrine is that the leader is
A.
subordinate to the law of the state
B.
weak relative to the constitution
C.
subordinate to the norms of the society
D.
supreme relative to the constitution
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010701
One of the strong points of the multi-party system in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic is
A.
government interference
B.
wider political participation
C.
wider anti-democracy campaign
D.
the provision for a bicameral legislature.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010702
The Igbo political system was based on
A.
family ties
B.
Umunna
C.
Umuada
D.
age grades
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010703
One major function of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is
A.
appointing staff of the Secretariat
B.
appointing the Executive Secretary
C.
preparing the budget of the Community
D.
organizing international conferences
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010704
The General Purpose Committee of the local government is the
A.
body responsible for supervising self-help projects
B.
local government public relations unit
C.
body for awarding contracts
D.
cabinet of the local government.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010705
A fundamental component of political culture is
A.
community structure
B.
family values
C.
economic values
D.
social values
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010706
The highest organ of the state during the Babangida Regime was the
A.
Armed Forces Ruling Council
B.
Supreme Military Council
C.
Federal Executive Council .
D.
Provisional Ruling Council.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010707
The Aro age-grade system in lgboland was
A.
a commercial organization
B.
a political organization
C.
an imperial organization
D.
a religious organization.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010708
A tactic employed by pressure groups to achieve their objectives is
A.
propaganda
B.
electioneering campaign
C.
lobbying
D.
memorandum.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010709
An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is
A.
her large population
B.
her heterogeneous population
C.
her large size
D.
the state of her economy.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010710
The prominent role Nigeria played in the UN in the 70’s earned her.
A.
permanent representation at the UN
B.
membership of the Security Council
C.
chairmanship of the General Assembly
D.
non-permanent membership position.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010711
Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in
A.
the United Kingdom
B.
the United States
C.
Ghana
D.
Israel
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010712
A major contentious issue confronting Nigerian federalism is
A.
health care delivery
B.
education
C.
revenue allocation
D.
poverty
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010713
A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is
A.
its inability to restrain bureaucratic excesses
B.
lack of clear-cut mandate
C.
lack of executive power to enforce decisions
D.
lack of adequate resources.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010714
The legislative body of the United States of America is the
A.
Congress
B.
National Assembly
C.
Council
D.
Parliament
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010715
16. The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person
A.
is convicted of a serious crime
B.
leaves the country permanently
C.
is pronounced dead
D.
opposes the government violently.
View Answer
67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010716
Which of the following is not an objective in foreign policy?
A.
Prestige
B.
Large population
C.
Territorial integrity
D.
Survival
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989717
The Economic Community of West African States was established in
A.
May-75
B.
May-63
C.
May-66
D.
May-96
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008718
The common wealth is
A.
an economic organization
B.
made up of all independent ex-colonies of Britain
C.
made up of all countries who are friendly with Britain.
D.
made up of independent European countries.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988719
A non-monarchial state can best be described as a
A.
republic
B.
confederation
C.
nation
D.
federation
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010720
Government as an institution of a state can best be defined as a body that
A.
recruits and trains political leaders
B.
settles disputes and interprets laws for the state.
C.
Legislates, executes and interprets laws for the state.
D.
conducts elections for the state.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000721
Authoritarianism is least Inherent in
A.
feudalism
B.
fascism
C.
democracy
D.
monarchy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000722
The first indigenous Governor-General of Nigeria is
A.
Donald Cameron
B.
Sir James Robertson
C.
Sir Adesoji Aderemi (the Oni of Ife)
D.
Rt. Hon. Nnamdi Aziwe
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008723
The legitimacy of government is established when
A.
civil service commission reflects federal character
B.
electoral commission is well funded
C.
free and fair elections are conducted
D.
ministers are appointed to head ministries
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013724
Nigeria’s role in ECOMOG is essentially informed by her
A.
desire for peace and stability
B.
chairmanship of ECOWAS.
C.
desire to establish democracy
D.
member ship of ECOWAS.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999725
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 1973 because of Israeli.
A.
recognition of Biafra.
B.
occupation of Egyptian territory
C.
refusal to give aid to Nigeria.
D.
economic relations with South Africa.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988726
Which of the following factors limits the expression of public opinion?
A.
The type of government in a state
B.
The establishment of private media organizations.
C.
The high literacy rate of the citizens
D.
Religious belief of the citizens.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000727
Between 1960 and 1966, Nigeria was governed under the
A.
presidential system of government
B.
Westminster system of government
C.
confederal system of government
D.
unitary system of government.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011728
The Chick’s commission was set up to look into the issue of revenue allocation in
A.
1946
B.
1951
C.
1953
D.
1957
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013729
A major factor that differentiates International politics from domestic politics is that International politics
A.
has no centralized institution of government
B.
cannot enforce sanctions
C.
has centralized organs of administration
D.
has a central law making body
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012730
Herbert Macaulay was the first president of
A.
NCNC
B.
AG
C.
UMBC
D.
NEPU
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010731
The predominant influence of Northern Nigeria in the First Republic violated the federal principle of
A.
effective co-operation among the constituent units
B.
geographical contiguity
C.
unity
D.
absence of marked inequalities among the component units
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989732
In which of the following systems of government are ceremonial and executive powers usually fused?
A.
Parliamentary
B.
Presidential
C.
Collegial
D.
Confederal.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000733
Fascism originated from
A.
Greece
B.
Italy
C.
China
D.
Germany
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010734
Which of the following bodies is the most representative organ of the United Nations organization (UNO)?
A.
The Economic and Social Council
B.
The Trusteeship Council
C.
The Security Council
D.
The General Assembly.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000735
The European Union (EU) is an
A.
Economic organization
B.
Association of former British colonies
C.
Organization of European states
D.
Union of European organization
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008736
Which of the following political parties did not participate in the 1979 General Elections in Nigeria?
A.
Unity Party of Nigeria
B.
National Party of Nigeria
C.
social Democratic Party
D.
Great Nigeria People’s Party
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006737
The separation of judicial, legislative and executive function is designed to
A.
promote freedom
B.
prevent tyranny
C.
promote peace
D.
prevent anarchy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999738
The parties that formed the coalition government in 1960 were ___ and ___
A.
AG, NCNC
B.
AG, NPC
C.
NCNC.NEPU
D.
NPC, NCNC
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013739
The following are the key factors which influence Nigeria’s foreign relations except
A.
peaceful co-existence
B.
economic dependence.
C.
non-interference
D.
respect for territorial integrity.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988740
The annual budget of the OAU is approved by the
A.
Council of Ministers
B.
Secretary General
C.
Assembly of Heads of State and Government
D.
General Assembly
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999741
ECOMOG was set up primarily to
A.
drive away the Europeans from West Africa
B.
serve as a peace keeping force for ECOWAS
C.
help Nigeria to control Africa
D.
promote rapid economic development among ECOWAS members
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008742
Which of the following is the lowest class of people in the hierarchy of a feudal system?
A.
Nobles
B.
Serfs
C.
Lords
D.
Manor.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000743
The system which allows private individuals and companies to own and control the means of production is known as
A.
socialism
B.
fascism
C.
capitalism
D.
communism
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000744
Voting started in Nigeria in 1923 because the Clifford Constitution of 1922 granted
A.
decolonization
B.
independence
C.
an elective principle
D.
self-government
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989745
Which of the following is a feature of an elite party?
A.
Members are recruited from the working class.
B.
The leadership is composed of aristocrats and wealthy merchants.
C.
It usually consists of existing associations, clubs and trade unions.
D.
Its leadership has certain techniques which attract supporters.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000746
The following are Anglophone West African countries except
A.
Ghana
B.
Nigeria
C.
Kenya
D.
The Gambia.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007747
To which of these countries did Nigeria send peacekeeping force?
A.
South Africa
B.
Angola
C.
Chad
D.
Namibia
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988748
Which of the following is an obligation of a citizen?
A.
Attending political rallies
B.
Taking part in Independence Day celebrations
C.
Contesting elections
D.
Paying respect to the national flag.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000749
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right enjoyed by citizens but it may be limited if
A.
loyalty is not shown to the ruling party
B.
it exposes the wrong doings of the government
C.
it endangers the security of the state.
D.
it is used to cause embarrassment to the judiciary.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000750
Military Governors were members of the Supreme Military Council under the
A.
Murtala Mohammed Regime
B.
Yakubu Gowon Regime
C.
Ibrahim Babangida Regime
D.
Olusegun Obasanjo Regime
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988751
The creation of the office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was accomplished in
A.
1951
B.
1954
C.
1957
D.
1959
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988752
Nigeria’s was suspended from the Commonwealth because of her
A.
tacit approval of military dictatorship
B.
negative position towards other nations
C.
complete negligence of freedom of the press
D.
violation of fundamental human rights
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999753
Under the independence constitution of Nigeria, Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe was
A.
Prime Minister
B.
Governor General
C.
Lieutenant – Government
D.
Head of State
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012754
All but one of the following is not a symbol of political culture
A.
a national flag
B.
the government
C.
an anthem
D.
the constitution.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007755
The four British colonial territories in West Africa were
A.
Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria
B.
Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Gambia
C.
Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Gambia
D.
Gambia, Guinea, Ghana and Gabon
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008756
The following factors favoured the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria except the
A.
Shortage of manpower
B.
Shortage of funds
C.
Existence of a system of taxation
D.
Existence of educated elites
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988757
The legislature performs the following functions except
A.
determines the general direction of public policies
B.
investigating and monitoring the activities of the officials of government
C.
exercises power of appointment of government officials
D.
enforcing the law
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007758
A state is a special form of human association because it
A.
has a legitimate monopoly of life and death penalties over its citizens
B.
is the richest association in society.
C.
has a constitution approved by the citizens
D.
can punish law breakers
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988759
The process of sensitizing the electorate on the need to vote on the election day and also observe the rules and regulations of election is referred to as
A.
campaign
B.
free and fair election
C.
gerrymandering
D.
political socialization.
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013760
Legislative control over delegated legislation can be performed through
A.
withdrawal of delegated powers by the judiciary
B.
nullification of unconstitutional legislation
C.
investigation into the exercise of delegated powers
D.
approval of legislation by the Chief Justice.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999761
The Code of Conduct Bureau was established essentiality to
A.
ensure the independence of the public service
B.
enhance probity and accountability in public service
C.
probe public office holders
D.
reduce corruption in public life.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999762
Government as the act of governing means the
A.
activities of pressure groups and political parties
B.
act of vetoing a bill
C.
orders of judiciary and legislature
D.
activities by which governmental policies are made and implemented
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988763
The government of one of the following countries operates an unwritten constitution
A.
The United States
B.
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
C.
Post –apartheid South Africa
D.
The United Kingdom
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008764
The benefits of separation of powers include the following except
A.
prevention of tyranny
B.
check of abuse
C.
promoting democracy with free and fair election
D.
avoidance of arbitrariness
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006765
The bill introduced by a member of the legislature is known as
A.
a-private member’s bill
B.
an executive bill
C.
a state bill
D.
a political party’s bill
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000766
The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last
A.
nine years
B.
five years
C.
twelve years
D.
six year
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010767
Universal Adult Suffrage means all
A.
Adult citizens can vote
B.
citizens vote
C.
Qualified citizens can vote
D.
Literate citizens can vote
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009768
Which of the following is not a public corporation? The
A.
Nigerian Ports Authority
B.
National Sports Commission
C.
National Youth Service Corps
D.
Nigerian Railway Corporation
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989769
The motion for self-government in Nigeria was proposed by Chief Anthony Enahoro in
A.
1956
B.
1953
C.
1956
D.
1958
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999770
The principle of collectively responsibility implies that
A.
individual views cannot be expressed
B.
decisions taken are defended in spite of individual opinions
C.
those who hold different views must acquiesce
D.
government cannot be personalized
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999771
The independent of Nigeria was in 1945 with the coming to power in Britain of
A.
Conservative party
B.
Tory party
C.
Liberal party
D.
Labour party
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988772
The centenary anniversary of the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria will be celebrated in
A.
2060
B.
2063
C.
2014
D.
2007
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006773
Under the 1963 Republican constitution the president exercise
A.
judicial powers
B.
executive powers
C.
nominal powers
D.
concurrent powers
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010774
The delegation of Administrative Powers to the local units with the central supervision and control is called.
A.
devolution
B.
decentralization
C.
deconcentration
D.
centralization
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988775
A law passed by the legislature and assented to by the executive is:
A.
an act
B.
a presidential proclamation
C.
a decree
D.
a legislative order
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011776
Naturalization is a process of acquiring citizenship by
A.
persons of dual nationality
B.
foreign visitors to a country
C.
resident foreigners of good character
D.
persons born abroad.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999777
The two parties which formed the coalition government in 1959 were the
A.
NPC and the NCNC
B.
NCNC and the AG
C.
NPC and the NNA
D.
PRP and the UPGA
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989778
A sovereign state in one
A.
whose constitution can only be changed by a military government
B.
where its citizens can speak without fear or favour
C.
in which sovereignty is invested in the military
D.
whose government decisions are made independent of foreign interference
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989779
During the 1957 constitutional conference, the Willink Commission was set up to
A.
recommend a date for independence
B.
suggest an equitable revenue allocation formula
C.
create new regions in Nigeria
D.
recommend solutions to the problem of the minorities
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999780
The Legislature in Nigeria under the 1999 constitution is composed
A.
109 senators and 360 members of the House of Representative
B.
109 senators and 350 members of the House of Representative
C.
108 senators and 350 members of the House of Representative
D.
100 senators and 250 members of the House of the Representative
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012781
Rule adjudication is the main function of the
A.
Executive
B.
President
C.
legislature
D.
judiciary
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988782
A flexible constitution can only be amended by
A.
two-third (2/3) majority vote in the legislature.
B.
referendum.
C.
three-quarter (3/4) majority vote in the legislature.
D.
simple majority vote in the legislature.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988783
Which of the following is a function of an electoral commission?
A.
Contesting elections
B.
Organizing and conducting elections
C.
Organizing political parties
D.
Settling disputes among political parties
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013784
An order directing a detainee to be brought before the court is called
A.
habeas corpus
B.
an appearance
C.
an injunction
D.
a referendum
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000785
While political parties aim at forming a government, pressure groups aim at
A.
imposing a military rule
B.
causing social unrest
C.
influencing government decisions
D.
controlling a nation’s economy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989786
In which of the following party systems are all shades of opinions and interests adequately represented?
A.
Zero-party
B.
One-party
C.
Two-party
D.
Multi-party
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000787
A government controlled by a few people for their own interests is said to be
A.
an autocracy
B.
a tyranny
C.
an oligarchy
D.
a meritocracy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999788
One of these is not a characteristic of the state
A.
selection of political leaders
B.
a written constitution
C.
monopoly of the legitimate use of armed force
D.
sovereignty
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008789
The study of Government offers an individual all the following, except a
A.
knowledge of his rights and duties
B.
training in good citizenship
C.
knowledge of the processes of government
D.
training to become a judge
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989790
How many countries are in Africa?
A.
fifteen
B.
fifty-three
C.
fifty
D.
fifty-five
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007791
Bicameral legislature exists
A.
where two cameras are used to monitor court proceedings
B.
To prevent the concentration of power on legislative house
C.
To provide jobs for more politicians
D.
to ensure that just laws are passed.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009792
In a federal system
A.
the centre is weak
B.
plurality is abnormal
C.
there is nothing like autonomous units
D.
there is unit in diversity
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007793
The psychological support a regime gets from its citizens. If they believe the regime is right and ought to be obeyed is known as
A.
Sovereignty
B.
power
C.
authority
D.
legitimacy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988794
The first military intervention in Nigeria politics was in
A.
1960
B.
1962.
C.
1963
D.
1966
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013795
How many members of the security council of the United Nations (UN) exercise veto power?
A.
Eight
B.
Five
C.
Four
D.
Six
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013796
Nigeria’s non-aligned policy was criticized because of the:
A.
ECOWAS Treaty
B.
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
C.
Anglo-Nigerian Pact
D.
Non-Proliferation Treaty
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011797
Citizens who are legally qualified to vote form
A.
Political parties
B.
A Trade Union Congress
C.
Members of the House of House Assembly
D.
The electorate
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989798
Which of the following did not formally recognize Biafra’ as an independent state?
A.
Sierra Leone
B.
Tanzania
C.
Gabon
D.
Zambia
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989799
The principle of federal character was first enunciated in the:
A.
1989 constitution
B.
1963 constitution
C.
1999 constitution
D.
1979 constitution
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011800
Any type of restricted franchise is a violation of principle of
A.
constitutionalism
B.
sovereignty
C.
political equally
D.
popular election
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989801
The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded in
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1939
D.
1945
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013802
Before an election is conducted, the country is divided into electoral districts mainly to
A.
avoid double voting
B.
avoid secret voting
C.
enable the electoral commission have more people to register
D.
make it possible for all people in various parts of the country to be represented.
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013803
Multilaterism in Nigeria’s foreign policy entails:
A.
Africa being the centre piece of Nigeria’s foreign policy
B.
Non-aligned posture in international affairs
C.
Quest for a permanent membership of the UN Security Council
D.
Membership of International Organizations
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011804
In a federal constitution, legislative powers that are shared by two levels of government are referred to as
A.
exclusive
B.
extra-ordinary
C.
residual
D.
concurrent
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010805
The 1957 commission of enquiry which investigated the problems of ethnic domination in Nigeria was chaired by
A.
Arthur Richard.
B.
Frederick Lugard.
C.
Henry Willink.
D.
Hicks Phillipon
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013806
In the federation, the purpose of enumerating the powers of the central government is to
A.
ensure efficient administration
B.
ensure greater unity
C.
reduce the financial burden of the units
D.
limit its powers against those of the units
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988807
A constitution that requires stringent procedures for amendment is termed ___ constitution.
A.
federal
B.
flexible
C.
rigid
D.
unitary
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013808
Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of
A.
1966
B.
1976
C.
1984
D.
1987
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009809
The voluntary activities of members of a society in the selection of rulers is known as
A.
political participation
B.
political socialization
C.
political decision
D.
political culture
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988810
The principle of checks and balances empowers the judiciary to:
A.
invalidate the actions of the other arms
B.
administer the criminal justice system
C.
abrogate the law
D.
apply the law
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011811
Diarchy refers to the:
A.
rule by the government and the opposition parties
B.
mixture of parliamentary and presidential systems
C.
rule by political and economic elites
D.
rule by the military and civilians.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011812
How does the president relieve a minister of his appointment in a presidential system of government?
A.
In consultation with the legislature
B.
In consultation with the judiciary
C.
by executive action
D.
after serving a full tenure
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013813
Federal Election were held in Nigeria in
A.
1946, 1951, 1954, 1979 and 1983
B.
1954, 1959, 1964, 1979 and 1983.
C.
1923, 1946, 1951, 1979 and 1983
D.
1954, 1960, 1964, 1979 and 1983
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988814
The Oldest written constitution is
A.
American constitution
B.
British Constitution
C.
German constitution
D.
Roman Constitution
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008815
The administrative head of a public corporation in Nigeria is the
A.
Managing Directors
B.
Secretary
C.
Board of Directors
D.
Chairman
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000816
Election among candidates from the same party before the final elections are called
A.
Primaries
B.
Running Mates
C.
Second ballots
D.
Party conventions
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989817
The highest court of appeal under the Republican constitution of Nigeria was the
A.
Federal High Court
B.
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
C.
Regional court of Appeal
D.
Supreme Court
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988818
In the Marxist theory, those who live by selling, their labour are called
A.
Bourgeoisie
B.
Proletariat
C.
Feudal lords
D.
Slaves
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009819
The two Greek words that make up democracy are ___ and ___ ,
A.
arita, demo
B.
demo, aria
C.
demo, krat
D.
demo, kratia
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013820
Diplomatic immunity is a limitation to
A.
the theory of separation of powers.
B.
principles of checks and balances.
C.
parliamentary supremacy.
D.
the rule of law
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000821
In Nigeria, promotion of judges is the responsibility of the
A.
Chief Justice of the Federation
B.
Judicial Service Commission
C.
Council of Legal Education
D.
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012822
In many countries, citizenship can be acquired through the following processes except
A.
nationalization
B.
naturalization
C.
registration
D.
birth
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008823
Delegated legislation has the advantage of
A.
enlightening the public about law making procedure
B.
saving parliamentary time
C.
reducing the expenses of the legislature
D.
preventing the executive from becoming too powerful.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000824
A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is know as
A.
republican
B.
Revolutionary
C.
Collegial
D.
Parliamentary
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009825
One major factor that differentiates the presidential from the parliamentary system is
A.
separation of the powers
B.
judicial independence
C.
passage of bills
D.
party system
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010826
All but one of these is not a tactic adopted by pressure groups in the pursuit of their objectives
A.
propaganda
B.
lobbying
C.
assault
D.
boycott
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007827
In 1979, the Unity Party of Nigeria contested and won gubernatorial elections in
A.
Lagos, Ogun, imo, Oyo and Bendel
B.
Lagos, Kwara,Oyo,Ogun, and Benue
C.
Lagos, Ogun,Oyo,Ondo and Bendel
D.
Lagos, Kwara,Ogun,Oyo,Ondo
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999828
The Aba women riot in Nigeria took place in
A.
1960
B.
1950
C.
1922
D.
1929
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013829
One of the functions of the ministry of External Affairs is the
A.
Deportation of illegal aliens
B.
Issuance of passports
C.
Defense of the country’s boarders
D.
Promotion of national interest
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009830
The head of the electoral commission at the local government area is referred to as the
A.
chairman
B.
electoral officer
C.
resident commissioner
D.
returning officer
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013831
In important advantage of creating more constituents in a federal state is to
A.
Enhance the people’s participation in government
B.
Enable ambitions politicians gain political power
C.
Make the states gain more power from the federal government
D.
curb the excesses of the federal government
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009832
In a presidential system of government, ministers are
A.
individually responsible to the president
B.
individually responsible to the senate
C.
collectively responsible to the president
D.
collectively responsible to the electorate
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999833
The idea of federalism in Nigeria started with ______ constitution.
A.
Clifford
B.
Independence
C.
Lyttleton
D.
Macpherson
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013834
The agent of political socialization generally regarded as the most important is
A.
family
B.
peer group
C.
school
D.
churches and mosques
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006835
One of the problems facing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is that
A.
member states do not attend meetings regularly
B.
member states do not have a common currency
C.
some members states want to contribute larger funds to the community
D.
it is a rival to the Organization of African Unity
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000836
Mussolini’s fascism and Hitler’s Nazism are good examples of
A.
anarchy
B.
feudalism
C.
totalitarianism
D.
oligarchy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000837
The cultural organisation which metamorphosed into Northern People’s Congress (NPC) was
A.
Arewa Consultative Forum
B.
Borno Youth Movement
C.
Egbe Omo Oduduwa
D.
Jamiyyar Mutanen Arewa
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013838
One of the foremost theorists of federalism was A.
A.
A.V Dicey
B.
B. K.C Wheare
C.
C. Karl Marx
D.
Baron de Montesquieu
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012839
Nigeria is presently divided into how many federal constituencies?
A.
6
B.
36
C.
109
D.
360
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013840
The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
A.
promotes unity in diversity
B.
allows for the dominance of the minority ethnic groups
C.
concentrates governmental power at one level of government
D.
advances the interest of the rich
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989841
A major function of the State Independent Electoral Commissions in Nigeria is the
A.
Conduct of elections into local government offices
B.
registration of political parties
C.
conduct of gubernatorial elections
D.
delineation of electoral constituencies
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013842
The acquisition of political power through hereditary means is a feature of
A.
Communalism
B.
Capitalism
C.
Oligarchy
D.
Monarch
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000843
The principle of checks and balances modifies the theory of
A.
Rule of law
B.
Supremacy of law
C.
Separation of powers
D.
Delegated Legislation
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012844
Indirect legislation can be achieved by
A.
judicial interpretation and precedent
B.
passing a private member’s bill
C.
second read of the law
D.
the two legislative chambers considering a bill
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999845
Political activity at the diplomatic level is called
A.
International relations
B.
International law
C.
International politics
D.
All of the above
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013846
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the central and the component government in a confederation?
A.
The central government collects revenue for component government
B.
The central and component governments have equal powers
C.
The central government legislates for the component governments.
D.
The central government is weaker than the component government.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000847
The term of the Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) is for ___ years.
A.
eight
B.
five
C.
four
D.
six
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013848
Which of these countries has the highest population in West Africa?
A.
Mauritania
B.
Ghana
C.
The Gambia
D.
Nigeria.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007849
The question of civil war was raised for the first time at the meeting of the O.A.U in September 1967 in
A.
Kampala
B.
Addis Ababa
C.
Lagos
D.
Kinshasa
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988850
During the 1964 Federal elections there was a total boycott of voting in
A.
the Western Region
B.
Lagos
C.
the Northern Region
D.
the Eastern Region
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989851
Bicameralism refers to
A.
a one chamber legislature
B.
the process of voting in the legislature
C.
the upper chamber in a legislature
D.
a two-chamber legislature
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989852
A political concept that defines the beliefs, attitudes and values of a society is called
A.
political socialization
B.
political culture
C.
political transformation
D.
referendum
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006853
Nigeria’s non-aligned policy means that she will
A.
have nothing to do with the super-powers
B.
not take sides in international issues based on ideological considerations
C.
avoid having any dealing with any country with Ideological
D.
relate only with member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999854
What does INEC stand for?
A.
Independent National Elections Committee
B.
Independent Newspapers executive Committee
C.
Independent National Export Council
D.
independent National Electoral Commission
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008855
The system of voting on behalf of another person is known as
A.
voting by lot
B.
casting votes.
C.
voting by proxy
D.
preference voting
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000856
The leader of the northern people’s congress was
A.
Yakubu Maitama Sule
B.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C.
Aminu Kano
D.
Ahmadu Bello
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009857
The final stage in the process of enacting legislation is
A.
assent
B.
final reading
C.
notification
D.
guillotine
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012858
The term, “Quorum” means the number of legislators chat
A.
are absent from a day’s proceeding.
B.
assent to any particular bill
C.
belong to the opposition party in the house
D.
must be present before business could start
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013859
Nigeria became a member country of the Common wealth of Nations on 1st October
A.
1922
B.
1951
C.
1960
D.
1963
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013860
The Universal Negro Improvement Association was founded by
A.
Casely Hayford
B.
Herber Macauly
C.
Marcus Garvey
D.
W.E.B. Du Bois
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012861
Laws made by local governments are called
A.
Acts of Parliament
B.
Local Government Acts
C.
Bye-laws
D.
Local Government Decrees
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008862
The idea of democracy started with the
A.
Romans
B.
Pensions
C.
Greeks
D.
Egyptians
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009863
In the Igbo political system, the most senior member of the council of elders is the
A.
Okpara
B.
Obi
C.
Eze
D.
Ofo
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010864
In the pre-colonial Hause/Fulani society, the political head was called
A.
Alkali
B.
Galadima
C.
Ma `aji
D.
Wasiri
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013865
The Clifford Constitution was notable for
A.
amalgamating the Northern and southern provinces
B.
introducing indirect rule
C.
establishing the legislature council
D.
creating a Northern majority in the legislature council.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010866
Which of the following is supreme in a federal system?
A.
Judiciary
B.
legislature
C.
Constitution
D.
Executive.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000867
The pressure group that resorts to unconventional methods to achieve its objectives is called
A.
an institutional group
B.
a promotional group
C.
an interest group
D.
an anomic group
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013868
The feature which best differentiates pressure group from political parties is that they do not
A.
have interest in politics
B.
seek to influences public opinion
C.
have permanent organization
D.
nominate ministers
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999869
Which of the following best describes French colonial policy in Africa?
A.
policy of association
B.
policy of Casus Belli
C.
policy hostility
D.
policy of assimilation
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006870
In judicial administration, the term ‘the bench’ refers to the
A.
lawyers
B.
litigants
C.
registrars
D.
judges
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013871
The second military coup data in Nigeria took place on
A.
15-Jan-66
B.
1-Oct-66
C.
29-Jul-66
D.
13-Feb-76
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009872
A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
A.
Oligarchy
B.
Feudalisms
C.
Socialism
D.
Welfarism
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009873
The ultimate authority in a State is referred to as
A.
president
B.
sovereignty
C.
legislature
D.
legitimacy
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012874
The head of state under the independence constitution of Nigeria was
A.
an absolute monarch
B.
a constitution monarch
C.
imposed by the British
D.
invested with executive power
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989875
The Lagos Colony and Protectorate was amalgamated with The Protectorate of Southern
A.
1886
B.
1893
C.
1906
D.
1922
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999876
In a parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the house to vote on major issues?
A.
party leaders
B.
speaker of the house
C.
clerk of the house
D.
whip
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009877
The commission established to handle the electoral activities in the Second Republic of Nigeria was
A.
National Electoral Commission
B.
National Electoral Commission of Nigeria
C.
Federal Electoral Commission
D.
Independent National Electoral Commission
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012878
The primary function of a legislature is the
A.
appointment of the president
B.
making of laws
C.
voting of bills
D.
monitoring of the judiciary
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989879
The emergency powers conferred on the Federal Government under the independence constitution was first exercised in the
A.
Western Region
B.
Mid-Western Region
C.
Eastern Region
D.
Northern Region
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989880
Which of the following is not relevant to communism
A.
Democracy
B.
Violent revolution
C.
Friedrich Engels
D.
Private Enterprise.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988881
Which of the following is not civic obligation of a citizen?
A.
Obedience to law
B.
payment of taxes
C.
voting during elections
D.
freedom of conscience and religion
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989882
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a state?
A.
Government
B.
Nationality
C.
Sovereignty
D.
Territory
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013883
The minorities Commission appointed in Nigeria in 1957 recommended that
A.
More states should be create in the federation
B.
No more states should created before independence
C.
Nigeria should revert to a unitary structure
D.
The legislature should legislature should legislature for the minority areas
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009884
The French policy of Assimilation in West Africa was a form of
A.
indirect rule
B.
direct rule
C.
democratic rule
D.
monarchy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000885
The primary objective of all political parties is to
A.
Promote the general interest of members of the public
B.
Eradicate corruption in public life
C.
Control the government
D.
Campaign for vote
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988886
Which of the following is not a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization?
A.
World Health Organization
B.
The Food and Agriculture Organization
C.
The international Labour Organization
D.
General Assembly
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988887
Who was the leader of the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU)?
A.
Alhaji Balarabe Musa
B.
Alhaji Umaru Dikko
C.
Mallam Aminu Kano
D.
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013888
Which of the following is not an aim of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)
A.
Promotion of unity and solidarity among African states
B.
Co-operation of efforts to achieve a better life for the African people
C.
Defense of the sovereignty and independence of African state
D.
Enthronement of democratic governments in Africa.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988889
890
One of the following is not a specialized agency to the United Nations Organization
A.
security council
B.
International Labour Organization
C.
World Health Organization
D.
UNESCO
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008891
The powers allocated to the central government in a federation are contained in the
A.
central legislative list
B.
exclusive legislative list
C.
residual legislative list
D.
concurrent legislative list.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000892
Which of these countries is NOT a member of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
A.
Cameroon
B.
Cape Verde
C.
Ghana
D.
Guinea
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013893
The ancient Greeks practiced:
A.
direct democracy
B.
representative democracy
C.
liberal democracy
D.
benevolent dictatorships
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010894
The Armed Forces Ruling Council came into existence under the
A.
Buhari Administration
B.
Gowon Administration
C.
Ironsi Administration
D.
Babangida Administration
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988895
Which of the following is a false description of the first Nigeria Prime Minister? He
A.
was first among equals
B.
presided over the cabinet
C.
was the Head of Government
D.
exercised the prerogative of mercy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989896
Under the 1979 Nigeria constitution, the national assembly was made up of the
A.
House of Chiefs and the Senate.
B.
House of Lords and the House of Representatives.
C.
Lower House and House of Representatives.
D.
Senate and House of Representatives.
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013897
Which of these constitutions recognized local government is the third tier of government?
A.
The 1946 constitution
B.
The 1960 constitution
C.
The 1963 constitution
D.
the 1979 constitution.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009898
Every political system performs the following basic functions excepts
A.
Rule making
B.
Rule transformation
C.
Rule enforcement
D.
Rule adjudication
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012899
It is the duty of a government to perform all the following functions, except
A.
Preventing internal disorder
B.
Ensuring security of life and property
C.
Providing basic welfare services
D.
Providing all the needs of its citizens
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988900
One of the underlying principles of Nigerian foreign policy is
A.
encouragement of peace-keeping operations in Africa
B.
interference in the internal activities of other countries
C.
non-commitment towards Africa unity
D.
respect for sovereign equality of all states.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999901
The independence constitution of 1960
A.
introduced bicameral legislature
B.
catered for the three regions of Nigeria
C.
provided for emergency powers
D.
provided for fundamental human rights
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007902
The notion of equality before the law is the same as the principle of
A.
supremacy of the constitution
B.
rule of law
C.
independence of the judiciary
D.
nominate ministers
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999903
The rule of law refers to the principle of
A.
legality and impartiality
B.
the supreme power of rulers.
C.
the immunity of judges from legal actions.
D.
the orderly execution of government policies.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000904
The British took over Nigeria through
A.
negotiation
B.
bargaining
C.
war
D.
the sea
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006905
Red tapism in the civil service refers to
A.
The use of red tapes on legal documents.
B.
Sloness of action
C.
Prevent entrance
D.
the co-operation between civil servant s and politicians
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000906
Into how many local government areas in Nigeria officially delineated?
A.
654
B.
650
C.
820
D.
774
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006907
Revenue allocation means the sharing of the
A.
national cake among the people
B.
wealth of a nation among different levels of government
C.
wealth of a nation among the state governments for specific purposes
D.
wealth of a nation between the federal and local governments
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013908
The military coup of July 25, 1975 which toppled General Yakubu Gowon from power took place when he was attending which important event?
A.
OAU Summit in Kampala
B.
UN General Assembly in New York
C.
Assembly of Heads of states of ECOWAS in Monrovia
D.
The Olympic Games
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006909
The organ of the United Nations Organization responsible for the former colonies of defeated World War II power is the
A.
General Assembly
B.
Security Council
C.
Economic and Social Council
D.
Trusteeship Council
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999910
catered for the three regions of Nigeria
A.
a renewed concept in international studies
B.
limited to the west
C.
a process of making the world smaller
D.
an increasing integration of the world.
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007911
Before a new member is admitted to the United Nations Organization, its application must be approved by all
A.
permanent members of the Security Council
B.
members of the General Assembly
C.
members of the Economic and Social Council
D.
members of the International Court of Justice
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999912
Under a parliamentary system of government, the cabinet holds office at the pleasure of the
A.
head state
B.
electorate
C.
legislature
D.
opposition
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2012913
Politics is an act for
A.
man to govern himself
B.
man to create governments
C.
states to control its destiny
D.
man to dominant others
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006914
Which of the following concepts is out of place?
A.
Fascism
B.
Welfarism
C.
Totalitarianism
D.
Authoritarianism
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988915
In a federal system of government, the center is
A.
superior to the other components
B.
inferior to the other components
C.
weak to the other components
D.
equal to the other components
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999916
Representative democracy is characterized by
A.
free election and proper register of voters
B.
unlimited expenditure of political parties
C.
a politically educated electorate
D.
representation of the poor only
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989917
Which of the following is not a function of a party secretariat?
A.
Electing the leader of the party
B.
Organizing party conferences
C.
Publishing the party’s manifesto
D.
Planning party strategy to win election
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988918
With which country did Nigeria break diplomatic relations in 1963 for exploding a nuclear device in the Sahara?
A.
The Soviet Union
B.
The U.S.A
C.
China
D.
France
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989919
Democracy was first practiced in
A.
Ghana
B.
United States of America
C.
Greece
D.
Britain
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007920
Laws made by state government are known as
A.
edicts
B.
bye-law
C.
acts
D.
decrees
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006921
Immediately after the Nigerian Civil War, Gowon’s regime embarked on
A.
rejuvenation, resettlement and reconstruction
B.
reconciliation, rehabilitation and reconstruction
C.
rebuilding, rejuvenation and rehabilitation
D.
rehabilitation, renaissance and repression.
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000922
A nation consist of people with
A.
common history
B.
common ancestry
C.
a shared set of values
D.
A, B and C above
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006923
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was based on the initiative of the heads of state of these two countries
A.
Nigeria and Ghana
B.
Nigeria and Togo
C.
Senegal and Cote d’lvoire
D.
B and C above
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007924
The ratification of the appointment and dismissal of an Emir in the pre-colonial Fulani Empire was done by the
A.
Empire of Lafiagi and the Etsu of pategi
B.
Emirs of Kano and Katsina
C.
Emirs of Gwandu and Sokoto
D.
Emir of llorin
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989925
The Economic community of West Africa state (E.C.O.W.A.S) is
A.
an economic association
B.
a political association
C.
a cultural association
D.
a social association
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988926
Nigeria objected to the discussion of the civil war in the O.A. U. summit on the grounds that
A.
it amount to interference in its internal affairs
B.
some African countries recognized Biafra
C.
Tanzania and Ivory Coast recognized Biafra
D.
the resolution of the conflict was difficult
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988927
The ideology which states that each person is the best judge of what is in his self-interest is
A.
liberalism
B.
socialism
C.
fascism
D.
feudalism
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999928
To ensure impartiality and independence of electoral commission, the body should be
A.
funded by political parties
B.
headed by a justice of the Supreme Court
C.
headed by a professor of political science
D.
independent of government control
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013929
Manipulation of electoral boundaries for electoral purposes is known as
A.
delimitation
B.
gerrymandering
C.
devolution
D.
deconcentration
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013930
In the First Republic, Politics in Northern Nigeria was dominated by:
A.
NEPU
B.
UMBC
C.
NCNC
D.
NPC
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010931
Which of the following is a source of a country’s constitution
A.
Mandamus
B.
Judicial precedents
C.
Injunctions
D.
Political decisions
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000932
Another word for red-tapism is
A.
democracy
B.
autocracy
C.
idiosyncrasy.
D.
bureaucracy
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988933
Ownership of land is a common feature of
A.
aristocracy
B.
capitalism
C.
communalism
D.
feudalism.
View Answer
67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013934
In the federation of Nigeria, states are equally represented in the
A.
Senate
B.
House of Representatives
C.
Judiciary
D.
National Population Commission
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 2000935
One of these was in existence before the outbreak of the Second World War
A.
The OAU
B.
League of Nations
C.
The UNOD
D.
The Commonwealth of nations
View Answer
67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009936
In the process of governing. OUTPUT refers to
A.
the influence of pressure group
B.
demand of the political system
C.
the decision of the government.
D.
the opinion of the electorate
View Answer
67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988937
Which of the following is not one of the functions of the modern legislatures?
A.
making laws
B.
collecting taxes
C.
Ratification of treaties
D.
Performing oversight functions
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008938
Alhaji Shehu Shagari was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1979 by
A.
Justice Fata Williams
B.
Justice Adetokunbo Ademola
C.
Justice Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore
D.
Justice Isa Mohammed
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2006939
Serfs are the dominated class under
A.
capitalisms
B.
socialism
C.
fascism
D.
feudalism
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010940
The set of policies on the basis of which countries interact with one another is called:
A.
Diplomacy
B.
Foreign policy
C.
National policy
D.
International relations.
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011941
Which of the following is NOT a source of local government finance?
A.
Commercial ventures
B.
Grants
C.
Rates
D.
Sale of bonds
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013942
Local government reforms were carried out by the Federal Military Government in
A.
1966
B.
1967
C.
1970
D.
1976
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989943
A mechanism used in parliament to limit debate is called
A.
guillotine
B.
adjournment
C.
Motion of censor
D.
delimitation
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013944
A major flaw in liberal democracy is:
A.
the limitation of the freedom of expression
B.
its emphasis on political rights over economic rights
C.
that it promotes political instability
D.
its emphasis on collective ownership.
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2011945
Before a candidate is declared winner under absolute majority system of voting, the candidate must score more than ___ of the total vote cast.
A.
half
B.
one - quarter
C.
one - third
D.
three - quarter
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013946
The head of the Oyomesi in pre-colonial Yoruba traditional society was
A.
Alaafin
B.
Are - onakakanfo
C.
Baale
D.
Bashorun
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013947
Which of the following African countries has diplomatic relations with South Africa?
A.
Malawi
B.
Zambia
C.
Gabon
D.
Tanzania
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989948
. A state is said to be fascist when
A.
its leader is patriotic but the citizens are not
B.
all rights and liberties are subordinated to state interest
C.
its citizens are fanatically in love with their leader
D.
all rights and liberties are placed above state interests.
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999949
The subject matter of politics is best described as
A.
political parties
B.
political power
C.
elections
D.
people
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2013950
Which of the following countries is not a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
A.
Nigeria
B.
Cameroun
C.
Ghana
D.
Togo
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1989951
Which of the following parties formed the opposition in the House of Representatives during Nigeria’s First Republic?
A.
AG and UMBC
B.
NCNC AND NEPU
C.
NPC and NNDP
D.
NCNC and AG
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1999952
The ultimate aim of a communist system of government is the distribution of goods and services according to
A.
age
B.
qualification
C.
party loyalty
D.
need, want and ability
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67ca01280c643c71d77dee2b 1988953
Free education was introduced in west region by which of these premiers?
A.
Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B.
Chief S.L. Akintola
C.
Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin
D.
Chief Bola Ige
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2008954
Public opinion is important because it
A.
Tells government what action it must take
B.
Lets government know what the people want
C.
Allows police to manage crisis
D.
Mothers the minorities in resource learn areas
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2009955
Who among the following was NOT an officer in the pre-colonial Yoruba society?
A.
Aremo
B.
Are-Onakakanfo
C.
Balogun
D.
Oluwo
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013956
In Igbo assembly during the pre-colonial era, decisions were normally reached by
A.
balloting.
B.
consensus
C.
hand raising
D.
queuing
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013957
A manifesto is essential to political parties because it enables them to
A.
assess the electorates
B.
gauge public opinion
C.
manipulate election
D.
present programme of action
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67ca01610c643c71d77dee36 2013958
All but one of these is not an agency of political socialization
A.
the constitution
B.
the family
C.
peer group
D.
schools
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007959
During the period 1960-1966, Nigerian was governed under the
A.
presidential system of government
B.
Westminster system of government
C.
confederal system of government
D.
Unitary system of government.
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010960
Proportional representation favours a
A.
multi-party system
B.
three party system
C.
two-party system
D.
one party system
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2010961
The amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates and the colony of Lagos was in
A.
1960
B.
1966
C.
1914
D.
1957
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67e856d33cf20db308447ec1 2007962
The principle of separation of powers implies that the three main organs of government work
A.
separately
B.
independently but co-operatively
C.
against one another
D.
reluctantly and gradually for the executive
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