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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
The Minorties Commission appointed in 1957 was headed by
A Sir Henry Willink
B Justice UDO UDOMA
C Chief Festus Okotie Eboh
D Sir Allan Lennox Boyed
The British Government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the direct administration of Nigeria in
Which of the following ethnic groups had centralized administration in pre-colonial Nigeria?
A lbibio
B Ijaw
C Tiv
D Hausa
Which of the following ethnic groups was the pre-colonial political structure Not influenced by the Islamic culture?
A Kanuri
B Nupe
C Tiv
D Fulani
Pre-colonial Igbo society was
A centralized
B acephalous
C feudal
D capitalist
One argument against a multi-party system is the
A inability to develop the nation
B encouraagement of diverse opinions and opposition
C ability to attract foreign investment
D banning of pressure groups
A political manifesto is a document which outlines
A a country's development
B a party's programme
C the national policy
D an ethnic interest
A system of voting in which the voters are asked a yes' or 'no' question on a major issue is called
A first past the post
B a referendum
C an absolute majority
D an indirect election
Proportional representation is recommended because it
A favours small parties
B is simple to operate
C lead's to liberal democracy
D preserves the party system
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right in Nigeria?
A Right to education
B Right to personal liberty
C Freedom of thought
D Freedom of conscience
E Non of the above
The writ of habeas corpus is applied to secure the
A right to personal liberty
B independence of the judiciary
C freedom of the press
D right to own private property
Which of the following idealogies emphasizes the abolition of government and law?`
A totalitiansim
B communism
C anarchism
D socialism
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
A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
A oligarchy
B feudalism
C socialism
D presidentialism
According to Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are referred to as the
A bourgeoisie
B proletariats
C Feudal lords
D Slaves
The idea of democracy was first associated with the
A Romans
B Persians
C Greeks
D Egyptians
A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as
A Republican
B revolutionary
C collegial
D parliamentary
In a parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the House to vote on major issues? The
A party leader
B speaker of the House
C clerk of the House
D Whip
The major function of the legislative assembly is to
A debate on committee reports
B represent the people
C make laws
D vote on bills
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