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Question 41
neco 2005
Nigeria’s external policy as a planned course of action is developed by the ministry of
Adomestic affairs
Beducation
Cfinance
Dforeign affairs
Ejustice
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Question 42
neco 2005
Which of the following is NOT likely to prevail in a community without Government?
AAnarchy
BDevelopment
CInsecurity
DLawlessness
ESurvival of the fittest
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Question 43
neco 2005

The following party systems have been practiced in Nigeria EXCEPT … party

Amulti
Bone
Cregulated multi
DTwo
Ezero
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Question 44
neco 2005

To ensure a strong defence in Yoruba Pre-Colonial Political System, the Are-Ona-Kakanfo was assisted by the

AAremo
BBalogun
CChief priest
DEso
EOloja
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Question 45
neco 2005
The Organization of African Unity was replaced with
AAfrican Union
BCommonwealth of Nations
CEconomic Community of West African States
DLeague of Nations
EUnited Nations Organization
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Question 46
neco 2005
Which of the following Countries is a permanent member Of the Security Council of United Nations?
ACanada
BChina
CHolland
DJapan
EPortugal
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Question 47
neco 2005
Which of the following concept confirms the general acceptance and recognition of a government?
AAuthority
BLegitimacy
CPolitical culture
DPolitical power
ESovereignty
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Question 48
neco 2005

Public opinion is measured by the use of the following instruments EXCEPT

Aattitude scale
Belection
Copinion poll
Dpropaganda
Ereferendum
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Question 49
neco 2005

During the traditional politics in Nigeria, in which polity was rulership invariably a form of gerontocracy?

AEdo
BHausa-fulani
Clgbo
DKanuri
ETiv
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Question 50
neco 2005
Constitutional Monarchy operates in
ABritain
BCanada
CKuwait
DMorocco
ESaudi Arabia
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Question 51
neco 2005
The principle of collective responsibility which compels ministers to be tactful is associated with system of Government.
Aconfederal
Bdiarchical
Cmonarchical
Dparliamentary
Epresidential
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Question 52
neco 2005

Which political system with large chiefdoms in Nigeria ruled with the advice of his council of chiefs?

AHausa-Fulani
Blgbo
Cljaw
DTiv
EYoruba
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Question 53
neco 2005
The French colonial rule which sought to change Africans into French people through the process of education is called
AAssimilation
BAssociation
CCo-operation
Dlndigenat
ELoi-Cadre
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Question 54
neco 2005
Whose political framework laid the foundation for the establishment of 19% constitution of Nigeria?
AArthur Richards
BBernard Bourtlillon
CDonald Cameron
DJames Robertson
EJohn Macpherson
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Question 55
neco 2005
An electoral college is a
Abody of electors
Bbody of electors that has been elected
Ccollege of councilors
Dgroup of legislators
Egroup of persons elected to choose political leaders
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Question 56
neco 2005
What is the minimum age for voters in Nigeria?
A16
B18
C19
D21
E24
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Question 57
neco 2005

During the colonial era, who was the link officer between the British government and the colonial government? The

Acolonial governor
Bcouncillor for exchequer
Clegislative assembly
DQueen of England
ESecretary of state for colonies
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Question 58
neco 2005
Who was the umpire in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria?
AChief Karibi Whyte
BChief Michael Ani
CJustice Ephraim Akpata
DJustice Ovie Whisky
EProfessor Eme Awa
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Question 59
neco 2005
Which system of government was NOT practiced in Nigeria between 1960 and 1980?
AConfederal
BFederal
CParliamentary
DPresidential
EUnitary
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Question 60
neco 2004
Government means the machinery established by the state to manage the affairs of the
Aaliens
Bcivil servants
Cpeople
Drulers
Eworkers and peasants
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