The constitutional power given to the judiciary to interpret legislative acts, executive and administrative actions and to declare its constitutionality or otherwise is _____
إجابة
(C)
judicial review
2
The ultimate duty of a citizen is to demonstrate his/her __________
إجابة
(B)
loyalty to the state
3
Conventions and usages are rules based on ________
إجابة
(A)
traditions and customs
4
The body responsible for the execution of the policies of government is the ______
إجابة
(B)
Civil service
5
The Electorate is defined as ________
إجابة
(D)
citizens that are qualified to vote
6
The right to govern and administer the affairs of the people of a country is ________
إجابة
(C)
authority
7
One of the following is a characteristic of a unitary system
إجابة
(B)
Homogeneous society
8
The mass type of party is ________
إجابة
(A)
broad-based
9
Who among the following provided the detailed work on sovereignty?
إجابة
(A)
Jean Bodin
10
The family and peer groups are important agents of _________
إجابة
(B)
political socialization
11
The confederal system of government is unpopular because ___________
إجابة
(D)
all the component units are sovereign
12
Local government is relevant because it provides political ______
إجابة
(D)
participation at the grassroots
13
Pressure groups provide _______
إجابة
(D)
means by which government ascertain public reactions to their policies
14
The authority of the state is collectively exercised by the _______
إجابة
(A)
executive, legislative, judiciary
15
In a presidential system of government, legislative approval is not necessary for the ________
إجابة
(D)
appointments of civil servants
16
The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rules in West Africa except ______
إجابة
(D)
religion
17
Which of the following electoral systems is ideal for a heterogeneous society?
إجابة
(D)
proportional representation
18
A constitution performs the role of ________
إجابة
(D)
stating the functions and limitations of leaders
19
The impeachment process is a unique feature of the ______
إجابة
(B)
presidential system
20
Which of the following is a function of the party whip?
إجابة
(B)
ensuring that the members tow the party position
21
Labour groups mostly come under the umbrella of the ________
إجابة
(B)
trades union congress
22
The major problem facing electoral management bodies in West Africa is _______
إجابة
(D)
electoral malpractice
23
The features of a state include all the following except _______
إجابة
(C)
society
24
To facilitate the movement of people from one member to another the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has _________
إجابة
(B)
waived visa requirements for citizens of member countries
25
Public Corporations are referred to as statutory bodies because they are established by _________
إجابة
(B)
Acts of parliament
26
Which state institution serves as a link between the government and the people?
إجابة
(B)
The civil service
27
The media play a vital role in the political environment in that, it ________
إجابة
(A)
articulates the views of individuals
28
Military might is a major determinant of a country's _______
إجابة
(C)
foreign policy
29
The major role of minority parties in parliament is to _______
إجابة
(B)
ensure democratic governance
30
The political parties established in West Africa in the 1950's were aimed at ________
إجابة
(A)
securing independence for their people
31
The Commonwealth Secretariat is located in _________
إجابة
(C)
London
32
Which colonial administration in West Africa sought to integrate her colonies with their home country?
إجابة
(C)
French
33
The following are benefits member countries derive from the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) except _______
إجابة
(D)
free ports
34
Which of the following is not an obligation of a citizen?
إجابة
(D)
attending religious gathering
35
The implementation of indirect rule was supervised by the __________
إجابة
(B)
British officials
36
The electronic and print media makes their views heard on national issues through_______
إجابة
(C)
documentary
37
Any type of restricted franchise is a violation of the principle of ________
إجابة
(C)
political equality
38
Public corporation can operate in a more efficient manner if they are ________
إجابة
(A)
free from political interference
39
The agency responsible for fulfilling the purpose of the state is ________
إجابة
(A)
government
40
The power of the electorate signifies _________
إجابة
(A)
political sovereignty
41
The removal of government direct control and monopoly in manufacturing and service sectors is called __________
إجابة
(A)
privatization
42
ECOWAS monitoring group (ECOMOG) was established to ________
إجابة
(B)
restore peace to war-torn West African countries
43
The major concern of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is world ________
إجابة
(B)
peace
44
Nationalist agitation in British West Africa after the World War II led to the ________
إجابة
(B)
formation of political parties
45
An African- American who contributed greatly to the growth of nationalism in West Africa was _______
