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