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A referendum is a device to ensure that
A elections are free and fair
B legislators vote to resolve contentious issues
C decisions are effected with the consent of citizens
D bye-elections are held to fill vacant positions
Which of these constitutions recognised local government as a third tier of government in Nigeria?
A 1960 Constitution
B 1963 Constitution
C 1979 Constitution
D 1946 Constitution
Under a presidential system of government, the legislature and the executive are
A elected separately to an unfixed term
B appointed at the same time to an unfixed term
C appointed by the judiciary to a fixed term
D elected separately to a fixed term
The two leaders that played the most prominent roles in the formation of the ECOWAS were
A Gowon and Eyadema
B Kountche and Senghor
C Kerekou and Tubman
D Acheampong and Jawara
In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government?
A Monarchical
B Federal Governments
C Unitary
D Confederal
The Independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of
A electoral candidates
B voters
C political parties
D constituencies
Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the
A Supreme Court
B Court of Appeal
C Privy Court
D High Court
A good example of a country with a largely unwritten constitution is
A the United States of America
B The Soviet Union
C Nigeria
D United Kingdom
In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as
A Oyo Mesi
B Bales
C Obas
D Ogboni
France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to
A teach them the art of leadership
B give them a sound education
C change their way of life
D discourage them from ritual killings
The term, rule of law means
A nobody is above the law
B everybody is equal before the law
C we are being governed by lawyers
D A and B above
Nigeria’s quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her
A military might
B size and population
C generosity
D economic strength
A typical form of delegated legislation is
A an act
B a bill
C a decree
D a bye-law
The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is
A that Africa must unite
B to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
C to provide a framework and opportunities for co-operation on common African problems
D to promote economic development of Africa
One challenge associated with presidential system of Government
A Aim of government
B separation of power
C The Senate president
D Fusion of power
The Igbo political system was based on
A Age Grades
B Umunna
C Family ties
D Umuada
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
A seen as an instrument of impoverishment
B perceived to abolish the federal system
C promulgated without consultation with the people
D considered as alien
When a bill passed by legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle of
A collective responsibility
B probity and accountability
C checks and balances
D separation of powers
Which of these is not the supreme organ of the OAU?
A The Council of Ministers
B The Administrative Secretary General
C The Assembly of Heads of States and Government
D Appointment of staff
Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the
A Lyttelton Constitution
B Macpherson Constitution
C Richards Constitution
D Independence
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