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1
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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JAMB 20162
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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JAMB 20163
4
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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JAMB 20165
The consciousness of a common identity of a people is called
A.
nationalism
B.
integration
C.
indoctrination
D.
emancipation
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JAMB 20166
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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JAMB 20167
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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JAMB 20168
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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JAMB 20169
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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JAMB 201610
A typical form of delegated legislation is
A.
an act
B.
a bill
C.
a decree
D.
a bye-law
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JAMB 201611
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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JAMB 201612
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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JAMB 201613
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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JAMB 201614
ECOWAS comprises
A.
16 independent states
B.
The whole Africa
C.
All West African states
D.
English speaking countries only
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JAMB 201615
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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JAMB 201616
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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JAMB 201617
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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JAMB 201618
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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JAMB 201619
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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JAMB 201620
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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JAMB 201621
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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JAMB 201622
A major contentious issues confronting Nigerian Federalism is
A.
poverty
B.
education
C.
health care delivery
D.
revenue allocation
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JAMB 201623
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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JAMB 201624
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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JAMB 201625
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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JAMB 201626
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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JAMB 201627
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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JAMB 201628
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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JAMB 201629
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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JAMB 201630
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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JAMB 201631
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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JAMB 201632
Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the
A.
Supreme Court
B.
Court of Appeal
C.
Privy court
D.
High Court
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JAMB 201633
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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JAMB 201634
35
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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JAMB 201636
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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JAMB 201637
In order to dispense justice impartially, the judiciary primarily needs
A.
discipline
B.
logistics
C.
motivation
D.
independence
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JAMB 201638
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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JAMB 201639
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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JAMB 201640
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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JAMB 201641
The most important function of the exclusive organ of government is to
A.
formulate policies
B.
give assent to bills
C.
control foreign policies
D.
enforce laws.
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WAEC 199942
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.
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JAMB 201243
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.
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POST UTME 201144
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.
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WAEC 198845
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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POST UTME 200846
Nigeria is presently divided into how many federal constituencies?
A.
6
B.
36
C.
109
D.
360
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NECO 201347
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.
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JAMB 201348
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.
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JAMB 201249
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.
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JAMB 201350
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
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WAEC 199951
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
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POST UTME 201352
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
A.
Murtala Muhammed
B.
Yakubu Gowon
C.
Ibrahim Babangida
D.
Olusegun Obasanjo.
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JAMB 201053
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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WAEC 198954
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
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WAEC 199955
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
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WAEC 198856
The fundamental assumption on which the idea of the rule of law is based is:
A.
supremacy of the constitution
B.
rationality of human beings
C.
equality of human beings
D.
love for social justice.
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POST UTME 201157
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
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POST UTME 200858
Nigerian nationalism was described as two-phased by
A.
James S. Coleman
B.
Edward Wilmot Blyden
C.
David Ricardo
D.
John Payne Jackson.
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JAMB 201059
How many countries are in Africa?
A.
fifteen
B.
fifty-three
C.
fifty
D.
fifty-five
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POST UTME 200760
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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JAMB 201661
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
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JAMB 201062
The administrative head of a public corporation in Nigeria is the
A.
Managing Directors
B.
Secretary
C.
Board of Directors
D.
Chairman
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WAEC 200063
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
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JAMB 201464
65
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.
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POST UTME 200966
One of the first action of military governments when they take over power in Nigeria is to
A.
detain all the politicians
B.
appoint new ministers and commissioners
C.
tour the country to explain why they have taken over
D.
suspend the constitution
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WAEC 198967
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
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NECO 201368
Which of the following is not a feature of Nigeria’s electoral system?
A.
direct election
B.
general election
C.
Proportional representation
D.
secret ballot
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POST UTME 201369
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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JAMB 201470
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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POST UTME 200871
Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the president exercised
A.
Judicial powers
B.
executive powers
C.
nominal powers
D.
concurrent powers.
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POST UTME 201172
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.
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JAMB 201273
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
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WAEC 200074
When there is a conflict between the regional and federal laws under the concurrent legislative list, the
A.
Federal laws would prevail
B.
Federal laws would be declared null and void
C.
regional laws would prevail
D.
Head of State would settle the conflict
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WAEC 198975
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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WAEC 200076
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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JAMB 201477
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.
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WAEC 200078
Which of these countries has the highest population in West Africa?
A.
Mauritania
B.
Ghana
C.
The Gambia
D.
Nigeria.
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POST UTME 200779
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.
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JAMB 201280
Laws made by military governments at the state level are called
A.
decrees
B.
bye-laws
C.
edicts
D.
acts
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JAMB 201481
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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JAMB 201482
A problem of public corporations in Nigeria is
A.
choice of leadership
B.
public control
C.
emphasis on subsidies
D.
wastage of resources
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JAMB 201483
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
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JAMB 201484
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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JAMB 201485
The Nigerian Independence Constitution was modified by the
A.
1963 Constitution
B.
1999 Constitution
C.
1989 Constitution
D.
1979 Constitution
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JAMB 201486
Citizenship is acquired by an alien through
A.
registration
B.
birth
C.
conferment
D.
naturalization
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JAMB 201487
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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JAMB 201488
The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is
A.
eight
B.
five
C.
six
D.
seven
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JAMB 201489
Which of the following is not a dimension of public opinion?
A.
Polling
B.
Orientation
C.
intensity
D.
Substance
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JAMB 201490
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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JAMB 201491
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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JAMB 201492
Before 1945, the component units of Nigeria were
A.
districts
B.
provinces
C.
states
D.
regions
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JAMB 201493
The reason behind Nigeria’s suspension from the Commonwealth in 1995 was
A.
legal
B.
political
C.
economic
D.
socio-cultural
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JAMB 201494
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
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JAMB 201495
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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JAMB 201496
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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JAMB 201497
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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JAMB 201498
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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JAMB 201499
The emergence of nationalism was essentially the result of the ills of
A.
independence
B.
slavery
C.
colonialism
D.
imperialism
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JAMB 2014100
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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JAMB 2014101
An example of a country ruled by a constitutional monarch is
A.
Uganda
B.
Morocco
C.
Italy
D.
Libya
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JAMB 2014102
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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JAMB 2014103
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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JAMB 2014104
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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JAMB 2014105
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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JAMB 2014106
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
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JAMB 2014107
Former colonies of Britain belong to the association known as
A.
OECD
B.
NATO
C.
European Union
D.
Commonwealth
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JAMB 2014108
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
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JAMB 2014109
Commonwealth nations are represented in other member nations by
A.
charge d’ affaires
B.
ambassadors
C.
high commissioners
D.
attaches
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JAMB 2014110
In a democratic political system, the political sovereign is usually the
A.
constitution
B.
political parties
C.
electorate
D.
legislature
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JAMB 2014111
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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JAMB 2014112
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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JAMB 2014113
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
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JAMB 2014114
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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JAMB 2014115
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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JAMB 2014116
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
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JAMB 2014117
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
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NECO 2013118
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.
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JAMB 2013119
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.
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JAMB 2013120
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
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POST UTME 2013121
Which of the following countries pioneered the establishment of ECOWAS alongside Nigeria?
A.
Cameroun.
B.
Ghana.
C.
Togo.
D.
Algeria.
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JAMB 2013122
The Headquarters of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is located in
A.
Algiers
B.
Baghdad
C.
Riyadh
D.
Vienna
View Answer
NECO 2013123
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
JAMB 2013124
The party system practiced in Nigeria’s Third Republic was
A.
multi-party
B.
two-party
C.
zero-party
D.
one-party.
View Answer
JAMB 2013125
A political party is different from a pressure group in its
A.
source of finance
B.
objective
C.
organization
D.
strategy.
View Answer
JAMB 2013126
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
NECO 2013127
Military rule is an example of ______ authority.
A.
charismatic
B.
coercive
C.
delegated
D.
legal
View Answer
NECO 2013128
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
JAMB 2013129
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
NECO 2013130
Who among the following was NOT an officer in the pre-colonial Yoruba society?
A.
Aremo
B.
Are-Onakakanfo
C.
Balogun
D.
Oluwo
View Answer
NECO 2013131
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
NECO 2013132
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
NECO 2013133
134
In judicial administration, the term ‘the bench’ refers to the
A.
lawyers
B.
litigants
C.
registrars
D.
judges
View Answer
POST UTME 2013135
Authority is the
A.
ability to compel others to do what they do not want
B.
ability to delegate power to other bodies
C.
ability to rule without fear or favour
D.
capacity to encourage others to do what they intended doing
View Answer
NECO 2013136
The earliest nationalist activities in Nigeria were spearheaded by
A.
educated elites
B.
trade unions
C.
traditional rulers
D.
political parties.
View Answer
JAMB 2013137
To contest an election, a candidate must be a member of a
A.
campaign organization.
B.
civil society organization.
C.
national assembly
D.
political party.
View Answer
NECO 2013138
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
POST UTME 2013139
The two Greek words that make up democracy are ___ and ___ ,
A.
arita, demo
B.
demo, aria
C.
demo, krat
D.
demo, kratia
View Answer
NECO 2013140
The subject matter of politics is best described as
A.
political parties
B.
political power
C.
elections
D.
people
View Answer
POST UTME 2013141
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
POST UTME 2013142
Which of the following advocates’ equitable distribution of wealth?
A.
Plutocracy.
B.
Capitalism.
C.
Aristocracy.
D.
Socialism.
View Answer
JAMB 2013143
Manipulation of electoral boundaries for electoral purposes is known as
A.
delimitation
B.
gerrymandering
C.
devolution
D.
deconcentration
View Answer
POST UTME 2013144
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
POST UTME 2013145
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.
View Answer
NECO 2013146
The term ‘collective responsibility’ is an indispensable feature of ___ system of government.
A.
diarchy
B.
federal
C.
parliamentary
D.
presidential
View Answer
NECO 2013147
A capitalist state is based on
A.
religion
B.
creating job opportunities
C.
Dictatorship
D.
Free trade
View Answer
POST UTME 2013148
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
View Answer
NECO 2013149
A constitution that requires stringent procedures for amendment is termed ___ constitution.
A.
federal
B.
flexible
C.
rigid
D.
unitary
View Answer
NECO 2013150
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
NECO 2013151
The principles that have guided Nigeria’s foreign policy since independence include the following except
A.
peaceful coexistence
B.
political dependence
C.
legal equality of states
D.
non-alignment
View Answer
POST UTME 2013152
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the civil service?
A.
Anonymity
B.
Expertise
C.
Impartiality
D.
Rigidity
View Answer
NECO 2013153
The first ever civilian - to - civilian transition was recorded in Nigeria in
A.
1966
B.
1979
C.
1999
D.
2003
View Answer
NECO 2013154
The first Nigeria leader to become chairman of the Organization of African Unity was:
A.
Tafawa Balewa
B.
Murtala Mohammed
C.
Yakubu Gowon
D.
Aguiyi-Ironsi
View Answer
POST UTME 2011155
Associations whose main interest is to influence public policies without attempting to capture state power are:
A.
communal groups
B.
trade unions
C.
political parties
D.
pressure groups
View Answer
POST UTME 2011156
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
POST UTME 2011157
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
POST UTME 2011158
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
POST UTME 2011159
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
POST UTME 2011160
161
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
POST UTME 2011162
In a parliamentary, the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to the:
A.
back benchers in the house
B.
deputy prime ministers and assistant ministers
C.
rebellious members of the ruling party
D.
portfolio designates of the party in opposition.
View Answer
POST UTME 2011163
Equality before the law is a component of:
A.
separation of powers
B.
checks and balances
C.
the rule of law
D.
constitutional law.
View Answer
POST UTME 2011164
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
View Answer
POST UTME 2011165
The principle of federal character was first enunciated in the:
A.
1989 constitution
B.
1963 constitution
C.
1999 constitution
D.
1979 constitution
View Answer
POST UTME 2011166
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
View Answer
POST UTME 2011167
After the defeat of Germany in World War 1, her former colonies were administered under the League of Nations as:
A.
occupied territories
B.
trust territories
C.
crown colonies
D.
protectorates.
View Answer
POST UTME 2011168
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
View Answer
POST UTME 2011169
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.
View Answer
POST UTME 2011170
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
POST UTME 2011171
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.
View Answer
POST UTME 2011172
One major factor that differentiates the presidential from the parliamentary system is:
A.
separation of powers
B.
judicial independence
C.
passage of bills
D.
party system.
View Answer
POST UTME 2011173
Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society?
A.
The British
B.
The Portuguese
C.
The French
D.
The Germans
View Answer
POST UTME 2011174
A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is
A.
state
B.
kinship
C.
clan
D.
Nation.
View Answer
POST UTME 2011175
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
JAMB 2010176
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
JAMB 2010177
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
JAMB 2010178
A state with a hegemonic 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.
View Answer
POST UTME 2010179
The first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation was
A.
Legislative Council
B.
National Assembly
C.
Regional Assembly
D.
Nigerian Council.
View Answer
JAMB 2010180
Serfs are the dominated class under
A.
capitalisms
B.
socialism
C.
fascism
D.
feudalism
View Answer
POST UTME 2010181
182
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
JAMB 2010183
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
POST UTME 2010184
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
JAMB 2010185
A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is
A.
a republic
B.
a plutocracy
C.
an empire
D.
a monarchy.
View Answer
JAMB 2010186
In the process of implementing laws, the executive sometimes performs:
A.
judicial function
B.
bureaucratic function
C.
oversight function
D.
legislative function
View Answer
POST UTME 2010187
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
JAMB 2010188
France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
A.
change their way of life
B.
give them a sound education
C.
discourage them from ritual killings
D.
teach them the art of leadership
View Answer
JAMB 2010189
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
JAMB 2010190
In the First Republic, Politics in Northern Nigeria was dominated by:
A.
NEPU
B.
UMBC
C.
NCNC
D.
NPC
View Answer
POST UTME 2010191
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
JAMB 2010192
Parastatals are established to
A.
expand business transactions
B.
maximize government profits
C.
render social services
D.
enhance entrepreneurial skills
View Answer
JAMB 2010193
The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last
A.
nine years
B.
five years
C.
twelve years
D.
six year
View Answer
POST UTME 2010194
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
JAMB 2010195
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
JAMB 2010196
The ancient Greeks practiced:
A.
direct democracy
B.
representative democracy
C.
liberal democracy
D.
benevolent dictatorships
View Answer
POST UTME 2010197
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
JAMB 2010198
A tactic employed by pressure groups to achieve their objectives is
A.
propaganda
B.
electioneering campaign
C.
lobbying
D.
memorandum.
View Answer
JAMB 2010199
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.
View Answer
POST UTME 2010200
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
POST UTME 2010201
A non-monarchial state can best be described as a
A.
republic
B.
confederation
C.
nation
D.
federation
View Answer
POST UTME 2010202
The Igbo political system was based on
A.
family ties
B.
Umunna
C.
Umuada
D.
age grades
View Answer
JAMB 2010203
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
POST UTME 2010204
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
JAMB 2010205
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
JAMB 2010206
Nigeria hosted the commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of
A.
Mozambique
B.
Namibia
C.
Zimbabwe
D.
Malawi
View Answer
POST UTME 2010207
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
JAMB 2010208
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
JAMB 2010209
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
View Answer
POST UTME 2010210
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
POST UTME 2009211
An important principle of the civil service is
A.
Authoritarianism
B.
Anonymity
C.
Repotism
D.
partisanship.
View Answer
POST UTME 2009212
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
POST UTME 2009213
The branch of government responsible for implementing laws is the
A.
executive
B.
Legislature
C.
Judiciary
D.
Police
View Answer
POST UTME 2009214
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
POST UTME 2009215
“Rule of law” refers to situations in which
A.
Lawyers are the rulers
B.
Laws are supreme
C.
the judiciary is independent
D.
parliament makes laws
View Answer
POST UTME 2009216
Africans were first elected to the legislature council in British West African
A.
Ghana
B.
Sierra Leone
C.
The Gambia
D.
Nigeria
View Answer
POST UTME 2009217
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
POST UTME 2009218
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
View Answer
POST UTME 2009219
The idea of democracy started with the
A.
Romans
B.
Pensions
C.
Greeks
D.
Egyptians
View Answer
POST UTME 2009220
Which of the following NOT an acceptable means of achieving democracy?
A.
Referendums
B.
Recall
C.
Initiative
D.
Riots
View Answer
POST UTME 2009221
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 appropriation bill
D.
a public deal
View Answer
POST UTME 2009222
A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
A.
Oligarchy
B.
Feudalisms
C.
Socialism
D.
Welfarism
View Answer
POST UTME 2009223
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
POST UTME 2009224
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
POST UTME 2009225
Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of
A.
1966
B.
1976
C.
1984
D.
1987
View Answer
POST UTME 2009226
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
POST UTME 2009227
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
POST UTME 2009228
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
POST UTME 2009229
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
View Answer
POST UTME 2009230
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
POST UTME 2009231
In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in
A.
The community
B.
Public officials
C.
judges
D.
the head of state
View Answer
POST UTME 2009232
In the Marxist theory, those who live by selling, their labour are called
A.
Bourgeoisie
B.
Proletariat
C.
Feudal lords
D.
Slaves
View Answer
POST UTME 2009233
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
POST UTME 2009234
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
View Answer
POST UTME 2008235
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
POST UTME 2008236
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
View Answer
POST UTME 2008237
The principle since independence include the following except
A.
peaceful coexistence
B.
legal equality of state
C.
political dependence
D.
Non- alignment
View Answer
POST UTME 2008238
The Economic Community of West African States was established in
A.
May-75
B.
May-63
C.
May-66
D.
May-96
View Answer
POST UTME 2008239
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
POST UTME 2008240
241
Federalism was introduced in Nigeria by the
A.
Lyttleton Constitution
B.
Clifford constitution
C.
Macpheson constitution
D.
1999 constitution.
View Answer
POST UTME 2008242
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
POST UTME 2008243
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
POST UTME 2008244
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.
View Answer
POST UTME 2008245
Which of the following does not describe a party system?
A.
one dominant party system
B.
two party system
C.
three party system
D.
multi party system
View Answer
POST UTME 2008246
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
POST UTME 2008247
Laws made by local governments are called
A.
Acts of Parliament
B.
Local Government Acts
C.
Bye-laws
D.
Local Government Decrees
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POST UTME 2008248
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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POST UTME 2008249
What was the name of the highest ruling body during General Babangida’s rule?
A.
The presidency
B.
Armed Forces Ruling Council
C.
The National Council of states
D.
The Federal Executive Council
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POST UTME 2008250
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
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POST UTME 2008251
The Oldest written constitution is
A.
American constitution
B.
British Constitution
C.
German constitution
D.
Roman Constitution
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POST UTME 2008252
In many countries, citizenship can be acquired through the following processes except
A.
nationalization
B.
naturalization
C.
registration
D.
birth
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POST UTME 2008253
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
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POST UTME 2008254
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
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POST UTME 2008255
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
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POST UTME 2008256
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
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POST UTME 2007257
The following countries are settler colonies except
A.
Nigeria
B.
south Africa
C.
Angola
D.
Mozambique.
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POST UTME 2007258
Every political system performs the following basic functions except
A.
rule making
B.
rule transformation
C.
rule enforcement
D.
rule adjudication .
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POST UTME 2007259
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
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POST UTME 2007260
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
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POST UTME 2007261
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
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POST UTME 2007262
ECOWAS Treaty was signed on
A.
28-May-74
B.
1-Oct-60
C.
12-Jun-75
D.
none of the above
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POST UTME 2007263
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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POST UTME 2007264
A capitalist state is based on
A.
religion
B.
creating job opportunities
C.
dictatorship
D.
free trade
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POST UTME 2007265
These are common forms of governments except
A.
federal
B.
Unitary
C.
Plural
D.
confederal
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POST UTME 2007266
Democracy was first practiced in
A.
Ghana
B.
United States of America
C.
Greece
D.
Britain
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POST UTME 2007267
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.
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POST UTME 2007268
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.
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POST UTME 2007269
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
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POST UTME 2007270
In which city was the ECOWAS Treaty signed
A.
Lagos
B.
Banjul
C.
Accra
D.
Abuja
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POST UTME 2007271
The following are Anglophone West African countries except
A.
Ghana
B.
Nigeria
C.
Kenya
D.
The Gambia.
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POST UTME 2007272
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
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POST UTME 2007273
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 not do
C.
an object
D.
it is part of a relationship
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POST UTME 2007274
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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POST UTME 2007275
Nigeria gained independence from colonial rule on
A.
1-Oct-60
B.
November, 1963
C.
29-May-99
D.
1-Nov-60
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POST UTME 2007276
277
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.
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POST UTME 2007278
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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WAEC 1999279
The motion for self-government in Nigeria was proposed by Chief Anthony Enahoro in
A.
1956
B.
1953
C.
1956
D.
1958
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WAEC 1999280
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
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WAEC 1999281
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
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WAEC 1999282
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
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WAEC 1999283
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
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WAEC 1999284
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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WAEC 1999285
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.
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WAEC 1999286
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
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WAEC 1999287
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
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WAEC 1999288
A hereditary system of government is
A.
an oligarchy
B.
a gerontocracy
C.
an aristocracy
D.
a monarchy
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WAEC 1999289
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
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WAEC 1999290
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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WAEC 1999291
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
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WAEC 1999292
. 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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WAEC 1999293
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
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WAEC 1999294
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
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WAEC 1999295
One of the main reasons for the creation of more local governments in Nigeria is to
A.
make them more responsive to people’s needs
B.
weaken the powers of traditional authorities
C.
make them more receptive to traditional rule
D.
establish them as the third tier in the federal structure
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WAEC 1999296
A dominant two-party system is operated in
A.
the United Kingdom and the United States
B.
India and Pakistan
C.
France and Germany
D.
South Africa and Senegal
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WAEC 1999297
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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WAEC 1999298
One of the distinctive features of democracy is that it
A.
connotes civil rule
B.
facilitates popular
C.
provides for a unicameral legislature
D.
is not associated with one-party system
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WAEC 1999299
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.
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WAEC 1999300
Decree No.34 of May 1966 is also known as the
A.
State Security Decree
B.
Suspension and Modification Decree
C.
Public Order Decree
D.
Unification Decree
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WAEC 1999301
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
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WAEC 1999302
One instrument for safeguarding the rights of citizens is
A.
judicial interpretation
B.
presidential pardon
C.
legislative intervention
D.
writ of habeas corpus
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WAEC 1999303
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.
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WAEC 1999304
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
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WAEC 1999305
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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WAEC 1999306
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
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WAEC 1999307
The Independence constitution can be described as
A.
monarchical and presidential
B.
republican and parliamentary
C.
monarchical and parliamentary
D.
federal and republican
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WAEC 1999308
In the parliamentary system of government, formal legislation can take the following forms except
A.
royal proclamations
B.
order in council
C.
acts of parliament
D.
ministerial pronouncement
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WAEC 1999309
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.
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WAEC 1999310
Which of the following best describes the role of the civil service?
A.
Promoting the interest of civil servants
B.
Advising government and implementing its policies
C.
Keeping records for government
D.
Providing information on government and its agencies.
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WAEC 1999311
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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WAEC 1999312
Rate are usually collected in Nigeria by
A.
ministries of commerce in the states
B.
local government councils
C.
the department of Inland Revenue
D.
the traditional rulers
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WAEC 1999313
Bicameral legislature are a common feature of
A.
monarchical systems
B.
confederal systems
C.
federal systems
D.
unitary systems
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WAEC 1999314
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
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WAEC 1999315
The legislative functions of the government of Benin Kingdom were performed by the
A.
Esama
B.
Ndichie
C.
Uzama
D.
Enigie
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WAEC 1999316
The Lagos Colony and Protectorate was amalgamated with The Protectorate of Southern
A.
1886
B.
1893
C.
1906
D.
1922
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WAEC 1999317
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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POST UTME 2006318
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
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POST UTME 2006319
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
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POST UTME 2006320
In a modern democracy, the ultimate source of sovereignty is the
A.
legislature and executive
B.
judiciary
C.
ruling political party
D.
people
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POST UTME 2006321
The electorate is generally understood to refer to
A.
elected members of the National- Assembly
B.
elected members of the state house of assembly
C.
candidates who can contest elections
D.
those citizens qualified to vote at elections
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POST UTME 2006322
In which of the following countries is governmental powers most fused?
A.
Nigeria
B.
United States of America
C.
France
D.
Canada
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POST UTME 2006323
What was the primary purpose of the Sir Henry Willink Commission of Inquiry?
A.
to approve the independence of Nigeria
B.
to allay the fears of minorities in Nigeria
C.
to amalgamate northern and southern Nigeria
D.
to make Lagos a British Colony
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POST UTME 2006324
Which of these men introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?
A.
Mungo Park
B.
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C.
Lord Lugard
D.
Sir James Robertson.
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POST UTME 2006325
Laws made by state government are known as
A.
edicts
B.
bye-law
C.
acts
D.
decrees
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POST UTME 2006326
A nation consist of people with
A.
common history
B.
common ancestry
C.
a shared set of values
D.
A, B and C above
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POST UTME 2006327
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
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POST UTME 2006328
The British took over Nigeria through
A.
negotiation
B.
bargaining
C.
war
D.
the sea
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POST UTME 2006329
Into how many local government areas in Nigeria officially delineated?
A.
654
B.
650
C.
820
D.
774
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POST UTME 2006330
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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POST UTME 2006331
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
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POST UTME 2006332
In a parliamentary system of government, the function of the head of state and the head of government are vested in
A.
the inner cabinet
B.
an individual
C.
two different individuals
D.
the ministerial council
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POST UTME 2006333
The centenary anniversary of the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria will be celebrated in
A.
2060
B.
2063
C.
2014
D.
2007
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POST UTME 2006334
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
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POST UTME 2006335
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
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POST UTME 2006336
A political ideology that defines a system of societal organization in which the state controls the commanding heights of the economy is called
A.
Totalitarianism
B.
Communalism
C.
socialism
D.
communism
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POST UTME 2006337