Which political system allows only one ideology for the state?
Answer
(A)
socialism
2
In a representative government, citizens exercise their political power
Answer
(B)
indirectly
3
The essence of the concept of devolution is to cater for the interests of the
Answer
(B)
majority
4
A country's constitution may be derived from which one of the following sources?
Answer
(D)
Customs and conventions
5
One major problem associated with the cabinet system of government is the
Answer
(A)
abuse of power
6
Representative governments around the world pay attention to public opinion because of the following factors except
Answer
(A)
protection of the government from media scrutiny
7
The determination and execution of government policies is the core function of
Answer
(C)
Civil Service
8
Public corporation has a legal personality which means that
Answer
(B)
it can sue and can be sued
9
Local Government authorities may not receive cooperation from the local people due to the issue of
Answer
(C)
lack of support for the ruling governemnt
10
Delegated legislation can be controlled by
Answer
(C)
parliamentary question time
11
A one-party system imposed by law with all other parties proscribed is
Answer
(B)
a de jure one party system
12
Multi-party system is saddled with the problem of
Answer
(A)
divisiveness
13
One of the importance of voting in a democracy is that, it
Answer
(C)
commits citizens to the political system
14
An electoral system in which the electorate elects a small group of people who in turn elects political office holders is known as
Answer
(C)
Electoral college
15
Most pressure groups especially in West Africa fail to achieve their goals as a result of
Answer
(D)
corrupt leadership
16
A pressure group which resorts to violence as a means of pressing home its demands is described as
Answer
(A)
anomic
17
Press control is necessary for a state, particularly in the area of
Answer
(C)
state security and secrets
18
The media helps to enrich discourse on national issues through its
Answer
(B)
editorial comments
19
Information dissemination and communication in a political environment had been made faster and easier with the advent of
Answer
(D)
social media
20
The passing of laws by an arm of government to regulate society is the function of the
Answer
(C)
legislature
21
Militant nationalism in British West Africa after World War II sought to
Answer
(B)
overthrow colonialism
22
Proto-nationalism was a movement limited to the demands for
Answer
(B)
reforms of the political class and respect for African religion
23
The youth movement across British West African territories served as a spring board for the formation of
Answer
(B)
political parties to champion the course of self-rule
24
A country's foreign policy is foremost driven by
Answer
(D)
national interest
25
The first inter-territorial political movement organized in the 1920s which sought to bring all the British West African territories together to fight the colonial establishment was the
Answer
(C)
National Congress of British West African
26
The African Union is unable to play its role on the global political scene very well due to the
Answer
(D)
divided loyalty among member states.
27
Which of the following options does the Commonwealth of Nations commit resources to?
Answer
(D)
Promotion of representative democracy
28
Which summit drew the road map for the implementation of the African Union?
Answer
(B)
Lusaka Summit
29
One of the benefits which the West African state derives from the United Nations is
Answer
(A)
equal opportunities of appointments to its highest office
30
The Atlantic Charter gave birth to the
Answer
(C)
United Nations
31
Which of the following factors does not influence a country's foreign policy?
Answer
(C)
System of education and number of universities
32
In which political system does the government control every aspect of a citizen's life?
Answer
(C)
Totalitarianism
33
The administrative head of the ministry is the
Answer
(C)
permanent secretary
34
The sovereignty of a state can be limited to a great extent by
Answer
(C)
International Laws and conventions
35
A coalition government is a common feature of a
Answer
(B)
multi-party system
36
The appointment of judges is based on the recommendation of the
Answer
(D)
Judicial Service Commission
37
Which of the following options is not a function of political parties?
Answer
(A)
Policy implementation
38
In an election, a secret ballot is described as the process where the voter
Answer
(B)
cast the vote in a sealed box
39
In which system of government does the legislature pass a vote of no confidence in the government?
Answer
(B)
Cabinet
40
The concept of social justice implies that the state must ensure
Answer
(C)
equality of citizens
41
The basic human right of citizens in a state are
Answer
(C)
right to life, liberty and property
42
A quasi-federal structure is so arranged in order for the
Answer
(A)
centre to coordinate national level programmes
43
When a superior court declares an action of the executive ultra-vires, it means that
Answer
(D)
the action is illegal and of no effect
44
Which of the following options does not constitute the main objectives of the United Nations?
Answer
(D)
The use of force to comply with its provisions
45
The Economic Community of West African States was established with the following aims except to
