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