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Question 171
jamb 2023

The process of decolonization in Nigeria was hugely impacted by

AThe Renaissance
BWorld War I
CThe Cold War
DWorld War II
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Question 172
jamb 2023

Public opinion refers to

Athe opinion of majority of the people in a society
Bthe opinion of the media
Cthe opinion of political leaders
Dthe opinion of intellectuals and scholars
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Question 173
jamb 2023

Which of the following statements about pressure groups is true?

AThey have no influence on the decision-making process
BThey can have both positive and negative impact on the government
CThey operate independently of the government
DThey are only concerned with social issues
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Question 174
jamb 2023

Which constitution established the Public Service Commission?

AThe 1963 constitution
BThe 1979 constitution
CThe 1999 constitution
DThe 1989 constitution
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Question 175
jamb 2023

Nigeria's foreign policy is influenced by its position as a major exporter of

Amilitary equipments
Bnatural resources
Cagricultural products
Dtechnology
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Question 176
jamb 2023

The process of forming public opinion is known as

Apolling
Bsocialization
Cmobilization
Dpersuasion
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Question 177
jamb 2023

The electoral commission that organized the 1979 general elections was

AFEDECO
BINEC
CECN
DNECON
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Question 178
jamb 2023

When Africa is the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy, it is said to be _________

AAfrocentric
Bregional
CConcentric
DPan-African
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Question 179
jamb 2023

The 1963 constitution created a list of powers exclusively reserved for the

AFederal government
BState governments
CRegional governments
DLocal governments
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Question 180
jamb 2023

Judges in the International Court of Justice are appointed for a period of _____ years.

Atwelve
Bfive
Cfour
Dnine
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Question 181
jamb 2023

The zoning system in Nigerian politics refers to

Athe rotation of power among different regions
Bthe process of selecting party leaders
Cthe allocation of campaign funds
Dthe system of proportional representation
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Question 182
jamb 2023

Which institution is responsible for the regulation and supervision of capital markets in Nigeria?

ANigerian Stock Exchange(NSE)
BSecurities and exchange commission(SEC)
CFinancial Reporting Council of Nigeria(FRCN)
DCorporate Affairs Commission(CAC)
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Question 183
jamb 2023

Without presidential assent, the legislature can pass a bill into law with the votes of ______ majority

Aone-fifth
Btwo-third
Cone-third
Dabsolute
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Question 184
jamb 2023

The Oputa panel was established in Nigeria to

Amonitor military spending
BFacilitate arms trades regulations
Cinvestigate human rights abuses during the military rule
Dpromote military intervention in politics
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Question 185
jamb 2023

Conservatism is an ideology that emphasizes

Aindividual freedom and limited government intervention
Bradical social change and progress
Cequal distribution of wealth
Dtraditional values and institutions
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Question 186
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a characteristic of pressure groups?

AThey aim to gain political power
BThey are funded by the government
CThey are political parties
DThey represent the interest of a specific section of the society
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Question 187
jamb 2023

The term 'lobbying' refers to

Acampaigning for political office
Badvocating for social justice
Corganizing grassroots movements
Dseeking to influence government decisions
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Question 188
jamb 2023

The Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of speech under which fundamental right?

ARight to freedom of thought
BRight to privacy
CRight to freedom of expression
DRight to life
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Question 189
jamb 2023

Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by the principle of

Amilitary dominance
Beconomic self-sufficiency
Cnational interest
Dterritorial expansion
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Question 190
jamb 2023

which pre-colonial Nigerian Kingdom was known for its artistic and cultural achievement?

ANupe
BIgbo
CKanem-Bornu
DBenin
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