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Question 11

neco 2002

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an example of a/n

Aeconomic grouping

Binternational political organization

Cpure Arab grouping

DUnited Nations agency

Eworld body

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Question 12

neco 2002

Which region ignited the census crisis of 1963 by not accepting the government’s figures?

Aeastern

Bmid-western

CLagos territory

Dnorthern

Ewestern

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Question 13

neco 2002

Nigerian foreign policy during General Sani Abacha’s regime could be described as

Acautious and inactive

Bdynamic and active

CHeavily dependent on the western Countrie

Dtruly non-aligned

Eretaliative and aggressive

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Question 14

neco 2002

Katsina and Akwa lbom states were created in 1987 by General

AIbrahim Babangida

BMuhammed Buhari

COlusegun Obasanjo

DSani Abacha

ETunde Idiagbon

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Question 15

neco 2002

The means and conditions for the establishment of a representative government do NOT include

Aestablishment fundamental freedom

Bindependence of the judiciary

Cobservance of arbitrary laws

Drecognition of the opposition

Erule of law

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Question 16

neco 2002

The principle of popular sovereignty is the bedrock of

ACapitalism

BCommunism

CMonarchy

DRepublicanism

ESocialism

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Question 17

neco 2002

Which reason could NOT be responsible for the creation of local governments in Nigeria.

Aagitation for more funds for the Traditional Councils

Bbringing government nearer to the people

Cpresentation of the local culture

Dspeedy development

Ewider participation in government

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Question 18

neco 2002

The power to legislate is usually exercised by the

Aexecutive

Bjudiciary

Cparliament

Dpolice

Epress

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Question 19

neco 2002

Who was chairman of the Transitional Council when it was inaugurated in January 1993?

ABashir Othma Tofa

BChief Ernest Adegunle Shonekan

CGeneral Sanni Abacha

DMajor General Ibrahim Babangida

EMoshood Kashimawo Olawale

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Question 20

neco 2002

An example of a country that operates a multi-party system is

ABritain

BFrance

CKenya

DTanzania

EUnited States of America

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Question 21

neco 2002

What is NOT true of the secretary-general of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?

Aappointed by the Assembly of Heads of State

Bconducts all correspondences

Cdischarges duties without fear or favour

Dprepares agenda for the Assembly of Heads of State

Estays in office for a period of three years which is subject to renewal

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Question 22

neco 2002

The complexity and technical nature of some legislative matters have created the need for

Achecks and balances

Bdelegated legislation

Cregulatory committee

Dseparation of powers

Especialization in law application

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Question 23

neco 2002

The first military intervention in Nigerian politics was on

A1-Oct-60

B15-Jan-66

C26-Jul-66

D12-Feb-70

E13-Feb-73

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Question 24

neco 2002

A group of people who are united by common ties, political aspirations and historical development can be called a

Acommunity

Bdistrict

Cgovernment

DNation

Estate

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Question 25

neco 2002

The process through which members of a constituency can call back their representative in whom they have lost confidence is called

Ainitiative

Blobby

CPlebiscite

Drecall

EReferendum

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Question 26

neco 2002

Which country is NOT a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?

ABenin Republic

BCameroon

CMali

DSenegal

ETogo

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Question 27

neco 2002

The 1960 Nigeria’s independence constitution established a central Parliament made up of the

AFederal Ministers and the Senate

BGovernor-General, Prime Minister and the Senate

CQueen, the Senate and the House of Representatives

Dthe Governor-General and the House of Representatives

ESenate and the House of Representatives

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Question 28

neco 2002

The only national political party between 1944-1951 in Nigeria was the

AAction Group

BNatural Convention of Nigeria and the Cameroon

CNigeria National Democratic Party

DNigeria Youth Movement

ENorthern Progressive Union

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Question 29

neco 2002

Under the 1979 constitution in Nigeria, how many members are there in the House of Representatives?

A360

B390

C420

D449

E490

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Question 30

neco 2002

Which republic is Nigeria currently operating as a democratic nation?

AFirst

BSecond

CThird

DFourth

EFifth

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