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