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Question 161

waec 2023

The art of maintaining peaceful relationships between states, groups or individuals mostly comes about as a result of the activities and functions of

Athe legislature

Bsecurity agencies

Cdiplomats

Dthe media

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Question 162

waec 2023

The Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) is now confronted with a new security threat which is

Aextremism

Bsmuggling of illegal goods across states

Cweak national armies

Dproportional representation

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Question 163

waec 2023

The official routine observed in carrying out functions in the civil service is commonly known as

Aofficial order

Bbureaucracy

Cstandard order

Dcommand

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Question 164

waec 2023

Maintenance of law and order in a state is the function of the

Acitizens of the state

Bexecutive arm of government

Clegislative arm of government

Djudicial service

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Question 165

waec 2023

Bicameral legislature contributes to the democratic process by

Arecommending the use of force on policy

Bsuppressing minority rights

Cimposing programmes and policies on the executive

Dwidening the scope of political participation

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Question 166

waec 2023

The media, commonly referred to as the fourth estate of the realm , monitors the activities of government on behalf of the

Apeople

Bexecutive

Ccivil society

Dmedia organisation

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Question 167

waec 2023

A public declaration of policy and aims especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate is commonly called

Asteps to govern

BPolicy paper

Cguide to government

Dmanifesto

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Question 168

waec 2023

Apart from globalization, what other factor to a large extent affects the sovereignty of a state?

ARight of a franchise

BSystem of government

CInternational laws

DInalienability

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Question 169

jamb 2023

Under General Aguiyi Ironsi, decree 34 introduced the ____ system of government.

Aunitary

Bconfederal

Cfederal

Dnone of the above

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Question 170

jamb 2023

Which Nigerian leader played a significant role in mediating peace talks during the Liberian civil war?

AOlusegun Obasanjo

BMuhammadu Buhari

CGoodluck Jonathan

DIbrahim Babangida

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Question 171

jamb 2023

Who amongst the following did not serve as secretary general of the League of nations?

AJosip Broz Tito

BSean Lester

CJoseph Avenoi

DEric Drummond

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Question 172

jamb 2023

Which of the following is an example of a public pressure group?

ARed cross

BAmnesty International

CNational Farmers Union

DGreen peace

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Question 173

jamb 2023

Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by

Amilitary junta

Ba single ruler

Creligious leaders

Dthe old

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Question 174

jamb 2023

A political party that advocates for social equality, workers' rights and wealth redistribution is most likely aligned with which ideology

Aliberalism

Bsocialism

Cconservatism

Dlibertarianism

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Question 175

jamb 2023

Which arm of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

AJudiciary

BLegislature

CExecutive

DParliament

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Question 176

jamb 2023

Which constitutional amendment introduced the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria?

ASixth Amendment

BFourth Amendment

CFifth Amendment

Dnone of the above

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Question 177

jamb 2023

Which committee is responsible for the detailed scrutiny of a bill?

AAd hoc committee

BStanding committee

CJoint committee

DSelect committee

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Question 178

jamb 2023

When an election fails to produce a clear winner, the process of determining a winner is called

Aa recall

Ba re-run election

Ca bye-election

Da referendum

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Question 179

jamb 2023

In the proportional representation electoral system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on

Aprimary elections

Bpolitical party membership

Cthe percentage of votes a party receives

DA winner-takes-all system

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Question 180

jamb 2023

Which of the following is a concurrent power in the Nigerian federal system?

ACurrency and coinage

BEducation and Healthcare

CForeign affairs and international relations

DDefense and National security

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