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Question 201
jamb 2023

During the cold war, Nigeria's foreign policy was characterized by

Aalignment with the United States
BNeutrality and non-alignment
CPursuit of colonial interest
Dalignment with the Soviet Union
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Question 202
jamb 2023

The constitutional amendment process in Nigeria requires the approval of

AThe Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)
BThe National Assembly
CThe President
DThe Supreme Court
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Question 203
jamb 2023

Who is the current chairperson of ECOWAS?

ABola Ahmed Tinubu
BAlassane Ouattara
CMacky Sall
DNana-Akufo Ado
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Question 204
jamb 2023

The policy of 'indigenization' was introduced under the regime of?

AGeneral Yakubu Gowon
BGeneral Olusegun Obasanjo
CGeneral Ibrahim Babangida
DGeneral Sani Abacha
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Question 205
jamb 2023

In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.

Aelected directly by the people
Bthe leader of the majority party in the legislature
Cappointed by the judiciary
Dchosen by the head of state
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Question 206
jamb 2023

Which of the following is not a source of public opinion?

AOpinion polls
BAcademic Journals
CSocial media
Dpolitical parties
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Question 207
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democratic governance?

ACentralized decision-making
BCensorship of the media
CCitizen Participation
DAuthoritarianism
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Question 208
jamb 2023
A system where all citizens vote directly on policies is
Adictatorship
Bdirect democracy
Cmonarchy
Drepresentative democracy
Question 209
jamb 2023
Government as an institution refers to the
Astudy of politics
Bcivil service alone
Cmachinery for making and enforcing laws
Dopposition party
Question 210
waec 2022

The following options are today the biggest threat to the democracy of West African States except

Aelection disputes and related violence
Bmilitary intervention in politics
Cyouth unemployment
Dnon involvement of traditional rulers in politics.
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Question 211
waec 2022

Public corporations are struggling in the West African States as a result of

Aheavy social and political cost
Bprivate-public partnership
Cpublic scrutiny and accountability
Ddirect foreign investment
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Question 212
waec 2022

The Council of Elders in the pre-colonial political institutions of West Africa best served on the Council as

Awarriors of the state
Bgo-between the gods and the people
Ccustodians of the wealth of the state
Drepresentative of the commoners
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Question 213
waec 2022

One negative effect of colonialism on the people of West Africa over the years is the

Aintroduction of modern idea of governance
Bcreation of large political units
Cchange of the socio-political systems of living
Ddevelopment of political institutions
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Question 214
waec 2022

The process of international integration arising from the inter-change of world views, products, ideas and other aspects of culture is known as

Anational interest
Bglobalisation
Cgeopolitics
Dinterest aggregation
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Question 215
waec 2022

The Economic Community of West African States was established with the following aims except to

Ause force to depose unconstitutional regimes
Bimprove the living standard of its people
Ccontribute to the progress and development of the African continent
Dfoster relations among membe states
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Question 216
waec 2022

Which of the following options does not constitute the main objectives of the United Nations?

AThe maintenance of international peace and security
BThe promotion of the well-being of the peoples of the world
CInternational cooperation
DThe use of force to comply with its provisions
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Question 217
waec 2022

When a superior court declares an action of the executive ultra-vires, it means that

Athe executive should leave power
Ba vote of no confidence had been passed on the government
Cthe judiciary is more powerful than the executive
Dthe action is illegal and of no effect
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Question 218
waec 2022

A quasi-federal structure is so arranged in order for the

Acitizens to have dual allegiance and dual citizenship
Bcomponent units to breakaway at will
C
Dpresident to amend the constitution at will
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Question 219
waec 2022

The basic human right of citizens in a state are

Afreedom of movement, free education and free health
Bfree social services, speech and religion
Cright to life, liberty and property
DRight to higher education, property and freedom of thought
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Question 220
waec 2022

The concept of social justice implies that the state must ensure

Asharing of political power with opponents
Bsecurity for multi- national businesses
Cequality of citizens
Dfairmess to foreign nationals
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