Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democratic governance?
Answer
(C)
Citizen Participation
2
Which of the following is not a source of public opinion?
Answer
(B)
Academic Journals
3
In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.
Answer
(B)
the leader of the majority party in the legislature
4
The policy of 'indigenization' was introduced under the regime of?
Answer
(A)
General Yakubu Gowon
5
Who is the current chairperson of ECOWAS?
Answer
(A)
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
6
The constitutional amendment process in Nigeria requires the approval of
Answer
(B)
The National Assembly
7
During the cold war, Nigeria's foreign policy was characterized by
Answer
(B)
Neutrality and non-alignment
8
Which of the following documents granted Nigeria its independence?
Answer
(C)
The Nigerian Independence Act
9
Which of the following is a right associated with citizenship?
Answer
(B)
Right to vote
10
In a parliamentary system of government, the executive branch is
Answer
(B)
combined with the legislative branch
11
What is the main source of funding for public corporations in Nigeria?
Answer
(A)
Government budget allocations
12
Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups?
Answer
(C)
They may prioritize their own interests over the public interest
13
Which of the following is a function of the Public Complaints Commission?
Answer
(C)
Conducting investigations and enquiries
14
What is the term for a system of government in which power is held by a small group of people?
Answer
(A)
Oligarchy
15
Which African country successfully resisted European imperialism and maintained its independence?
Answer
(B)
Ethiopia
16
Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?
Answer
(C)
Autonomy of local government
17
If the president refuses to sign a bill within a specific period, it can still become a law through
Answer
(A)
legislative override
18
Which document serves as the constitution of the United Nations?
Answer
(D)
Charter of the United Nations
19
Pressure groups primarily aim to
Answer
(C)
influence public opinion through media campaigns
20
In which system of government is the executive and legislature fused?
Answer
(A)
Cabinet
21
Which of the following African leaders played a significant role in the formation of NEPAD?
Answer
(B)
Nelson Mandela
22
Nigeria is a founding member of which regional organization?
Answer
(A)
ECOWAS
23
The current constitution of Nigeria is based on the model of which country?
Answer
(B)
United States
24
The arm of government responsible for budget approval and oversight is the
Answer
(D)
legislative
25
A key principle of the socialist system of government is the ___________.
Answer
(D)
equality of opportunity and outcome
26
In a communist system, who owns and controls the means of production?
Answer
(B)
The government
27
The National assembly is composed of how many chambers?
Answer
(A)
Two
28
Which of the following was a significant trade commodity in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin?
Answer
(A)
Ivory
29
__________ was a major factor that contributed to the rise of the Sokoto Caliphate.
Answer
(D)
Islamic Jihad
30
Which political party was known for its socialist ideology and populist policies in the 1980s?
Answer
(A)
People's Redemption party
31
In a parliamentary system, the head of government is usually the
Answer
(D)
Prime minister
32
A major event in Nigerian history that led to the suspension of Nigeria's constitution and the declaration of a state of emergency by the colonial authorities in 1953 was the ________.
Answer
(C)
Kano riots
33
Which of the following countries operate a direct democracy?
Answer
(D)
Switzerland
34
Which of the following is the basic unit of a local government in Nigeria?
Answer
(B)
Ward
35
The civil service in Nigeria operates under the principle of
Answer
(D)
meritocracy
36
The Commonwealth of Nations was initially known as
Answer
(A)
British Commonwealth
37
Nigeria shares its longest border with which West African country?
Answer
(A)
Niger
38
The electoral system used in Nigeria is primarily based on __________
Answer
(C)
first-past-the-post
39
The process of selecting candidates to represent a political party in elections is known as
Answer
(B)
primaries
40
Which Nigerian leader advocated for the New Partnership for Africa's Development(NEPAD)?
Answer
(A)
Olusegun Obasanjo
41
Which African country experienced a violent resistance movement against British colonial rule known as the Mau Mau rebellion?
Answer
(B)
Kenya
42
Public corporations and parastatals are typically established by
Answer
(B)
legislative acts and statutes
43
The Ijaw people of pre-colonial Nigeria were organized into?
Answer
(B)
Clans
44
Civil servants are typically protected by
Answer
(B)
Civil service commission
45
The judiciary checks the other arms of government through
Answer
(C)
Judicial review
46
What is the primary source of revenue for the local government in Nigeria?
Answer
(D)
Federal government allocations
47
Jus Sanguinis is a principle that grants citizenship based on
Answer
(A)
parental citizenship
48
which pre-colonial Nigerian Kingdom was known for its artistic and cultural achievement?
Answer
(D)
Benin
49
Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by the principle of
Answer
(C)
national interest
50
The Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of speech under which fundamental right?
Answer
(C)
Right to freedom of expression
51
The term 'lobbying' refers to
Answer
(D)
seeking to influence government decisions
52
Which of the following is a characteristic of pressure groups?
Answer
(D)
They represent the interest of a specific section of the society
53
Conservatism is an ideology that emphasizes
Answer
(D)
traditional values and institutions
54
The Oputa panel was established in Nigeria to
Answer
(C)
investigate human rights abuses during the military rule
55
Without presidential assent, the legislature can pass a bill into law with the votes of ______ majority
Answer
(B)
two-third
56
Which institution is responsible for the regulation and supervision of capital markets in Nigeria?
Answer
(B)
Securities and exchange commission(SEC)
57
The zoning system in Nigerian politics refers to
Answer
(A)
the rotation of power among different regions
58
Judges in the International Court of Justice are appointed for a period of _____ years.
Answer
(D)
nine
59
The 1963 constitution created a list of powers exclusively reserved for the
Answer
(A)
Federal government
60
When Africa is the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy, it is said to be _________
Answer
(A)
Afrocentric
61
The electoral commission that organized the 1979 general elections was
Answer
(A)
FEDECO
62
The process of forming public opinion is known as
Answer
(B)
socialization
63
Nigeria's foreign policy is influenced by its position as a major exporter of
Answer
(B)
natural resources
64
Which constitution established the Public Service Commission?
Answer
(B)
The 1979 constitution
65
Which of the following statements about pressure groups is true?
Answer
(B)
They can have both positive and negative impact on the government
66
Public opinion refers to
Answer
(A)
the opinion of majority of the people in a society
67
The process of decolonization in Nigeria was hugely impacted by
Answer
(D)
World War II
68
Which of the following is a concurrent power in the Nigerian federal system?
Answer
(B)
Education and Healthcare
69
In the proportional representation electoral system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on
Answer
(C)
the percentage of votes a party receives
70
When an election fails to produce a clear winner, the process of determining a winner is called
Answer
(B)
a re-run election
71
Which committee is responsible for the detailed scrutiny of a bill?
Answer
(B)
Standing committee
72
Which constitutional amendment introduced the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria?
Answer
(D)
none of the above
73
Which arm of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Answer
(A)
Judiciary
74
A political party that advocates for social equality, workers' rights and wealth redistribution is most likely aligned with which ideology
Answer
(B)
socialism
75
Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by
