The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____
Answer
(B)
Oba
2
The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is
Answer
(A)
unity in diversity
3
One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______
Answer
(D)
national presence in the federal capital territory
4
The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has
Answer
(A)
five permanent members
5
The oversight function is performed by the
Answer
(D)
legislature
6
Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to
Answer
(B)
Monrovia group
7
The political rights of a citızen include the
Answer
(C)
right to vote
8
One of the features of rule of law is that an
Answer
(C)
accused must receive fair hearing
9
The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established by
Answer
(A)
Clifford Constitution
10
An electoral system in which the winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an
Answer
(C)
an absolute majority
11
A group of people with different natures, opinions, and goals with complicated networks of social relation
Answer
(C)
a society
12
A political system built around land ownership is called
Answer
(C)
feudalism
13
A one-party system helps to prevent
Answer
(D)
economic waste
14
The French colonial policy aimed at changing Africans into French men was the policy of
Answer
(A)
assimilation
15
A system of government in which a single person or a group who governs has unlimited power is a
Answer
(D)
autocracy
16
The Judicial Service Commission is vested with the power to recommend suitable persons for appointment of the _____
Answer
(D)
Chief Justice of Nigeria
17
A policy formulated to guide relations with other nations is called
Answer
(D)
foreign policy
18
A major consequence of the privatization exercise in Nigeria is
Answer
(D)
mass retrenchment of labour
19
The highest body which performed legislative functions under Babangida Regime was
Answer
(C)
Armed Forces Ruling Council
20
The aim of the International Labour Organization includes
Answer
(C)
advancing social and economic justice
21
One of these is a major problem of the Nigerian civil service
Answer
(A)
inadequate personnel
22
The basic unit of every political organization in the Igbo pre-colonial era was the
Answer
(B)
family
23
The defence pact between Nigeria and Britain was cancelled in the year
Answer
(C)
1962
24
The absence of an independent judiciary is a feature of
Answer
(D)
oligarchy system
25
Nigeria is a major financier of which of the following?
Answer
(B)
AFDB
26
A constıtution that requires specific statutory procedures for amendment is said to be
Answer
(D)
rigıd
27
The ultimate goal of the nationalists was to
Answer
(A)
secure political independence
28
A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is
Answer
(C)
promoting world peace with justice
29
The operations of a pressure group can be hindered by
Answer
(A)
poor leadership
30
The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the Nigerian local government become
Answer
(A)
autonomous
31
Which of these is not a major characteristic of the rule of law?
Answer
(B)
Separation of powers
32
Unitary system of government is best applicable to a/an
Answer
(B)
homogeneous state
33
The ________ as a new policy direction introduced by the French government that was aimed at granting more autonomy to its colonies under pressure from independence movements.
Answer
(D)
Loi cadre
34
On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?
Answer
(B)
Action Congress
35
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has its headquarters in
