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1.
A group of people who are united by common ties, political aspirations and historical development can be called a
1. A.community
2. B.district
3. C.government
4. D.Nation
5. E.state
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Answer: D Nation
2.
An effort to manipulate public opinion favorable to a single interest is called
1. A.Conflicting opinion
2. B.consensus opinion
3. C.opinion poll
4. D.propaganda
5. E.the initiative
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Answer: D propaganda
3.
An election in which citizens vote for or against a specific political issue is called a/an
1. A.bye-election
2. B.direct election
3. C.indirect election
4. D.recall
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Answer: D recall
4.
An example of a country that operates a multi-party system is
1. A.Britain
2. B.France
3. C.Kenya
4. D.Tanzania
5. E.United States of America
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Answer: B France
5.
Another name for pressure groups is .......... groups.
1. A.bureaucratic
2. B.interest
3. C.labour
4. D.occupational
5. E.professional
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Answer: B interest
6.
Centralization of power is another form of
1. A.confederal government
2. B.federal state
3. C.parliamentary system
4. D.presidential system
5. E.unitary system
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Answer: E unitary system
7.
During the Imperial Conference of 1926, autonomous countries within the British Empire were granted ........ status.
1. A.Commonwealth
2. B.colonial
3. C.dominion
4. D.independent
5. E.trusteeship
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Answer: C dominion
8.
General Abdulsalam Abubakar's regime ended on
1. A.28-May-99
2. B.29-May-99
3. C.30-May-99
4. D.June , 1998
5. E.8-Jun-1998
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Answer: B 29-May-99
9.
In the Yoruba society the Oyomesi
1. A.controlled the secret cults
2. B.exercised powers of general administration
3. C.shared authority with the Alafin
4. D.was both the executive and the legislative head
5. E.was considered as semi-division
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Answer: D was both the executive and the legislative head
10.
Katsina and Akwa lbom states were created in 1987 by General
1. A.Ibrahim Babangida
2. B.Muhammed Buhari
3. C.Olusegun Obasanjo
4. D.Sani Abacha
5. E.Tunde Idiagbon
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Answer: A Ibrahim Babangida
11.
ln which region did the indirect rule system suffer the greatest opposition in Nigeria?
1. A.central
2. B.eastern
3. C.middle bet
4. D.northern
5. E.western
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Answer: B eastern
12.
Local government is usually described as a grass root government because `
1. A.all the local people participate in its affair
2. B.it is the second-tier of government
3. C.it has its headquarters in the villages
4. D.its leaders come from the village
5. E.it is the closest government to the people `
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Answer: E it is the closest government to the people `
13.
Nigeria became a federation of four regions during the regime of
1. A.Anthony Enaharo
2. B.James Robertson
3. C.Nnamdi Azikwe
4. D.Obafemi Awolowo
5. E.Tafawa Balewa
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Answer: E Tafawa Balewa
14.
Nigerian foreign policy during General Sani Abacha's regime could be described as
1. A.cautious and inactive
2. B.dynamic and active
3. C.Heavily dependent on the western Countrie
4. D.truly non-aligned
5. E.retaliative and aggressive
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Answer: E retaliative and aggressive
15.
One of the causes of political apathy is
1. A.high self-esteem
2. B.high socio-economic status
3. C.literacy
4. D.politiculture
5. E.political equality
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Answer: D politiculture
16.
One significant change introduced by the 1954 Lyttleton constitution was the
1. A.adoption of Sharia laws in Northern Nigeria
2. B.creation of regional governments
3. C.creation of a central legislative council
4. D.establishment of a Federal System of government
5. E.establishment of the House of Chiefs for both Western and Northern Regions
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Answer: D establishment of a Federal System of government
17.
Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. This phrase is credited to
1. A.A.V. Dicey
2. B.B. Mostesquiey
3. C.Jean boding
4. D.John Locke
5. E.Lord Acton
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Answer: E Lord Acton
18.
The 1960 Nigeria's independence constitution established a central Parliament made up of the
1. A.Federal Ministers and the Senate
2. B.Governor-General, Prime Minister and the Senate
3. C.Queen, the Senate and the House of Representatives
4. D.the Governor-General and the House of Representatives
5. E.Senate and the House of Representatives
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Answer: E Senate and the House of Representatives
19.
The complexity and technical nature of some legislative matters have created the need for
1. A.checks and balances
2. B.delegated legislation
3. C.regulatory committee
4. D.separation of powers
5. E.specialization in law application
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Answer: B delegated legislation
20.
The dichotomy which began in 1953 between the North and South in Nigeria was caused by the disagreement over the
1. A.census result
2. B.effects of colonial policies
3. C.effects of lcano riots
4. D.issue of state creation
5. E.motion for his independence
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Answer: E motion for his independence
21.
The first military intervention in Nigerian politics was on
1. A.1-Oct-60
2. B.15-Jan-66
3. C.26-Jul-66
4. D.12-Feb-70
5. E.13-Feb-73
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Answer: B 15-Jan-66
22.
The leadership of the NCNC in 1946 embarked on a nation-wide tour in order to
1. A.conduct a free and fair election
2. B.Elect new leaders for the party
3. C.gain more popularity among the people
4. D.raise funds to send a delegation to London
5. E.solicit for votes
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Answer: D raise funds to send a delegation to London
23.
The means and conditions for the establishment of a representative government do NOT include
1. A.establishment fundamental freedom
2. B.independence of the judiciary
3. C.observance of arbitrary laws
4. D.recognition of the opposition
5. E.rule of law
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Answer: C observance of arbitrary laws
24.
The only national political party between 1944-1951 in Nigeria was the
1. A.Action Group
2. B.Natural Convention of Nigeria and the Cameroon
3. C.Nigeria National Democratic Party
4. D.Nigeria Youth Movement
5. E.Northern Progressive Union
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Answer: B Natural Convention of Nigeria and the Cameroon
25.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an example of a/n
1. A.economic grouping
2. B.international political organization
3. C.pure Arab grouping
4. D.United Nations agency
5. E.world body
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Answer: A economic grouping
26.
The power to legislate is usually exercised by the
1. A.executive
2. B.judiciary
3. C.parliament
4. D.police
5. E.press
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Answer: C parliament
27.
The principle of popular sovereignty is the bedrock of
1. A.Capitalism
2. B.Communism
3. C.Monarchy
4. D.Republicanism
5. E.Socialism
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Answer: D Republicanism
28.
The process of learning the political attitudes, values and beliefs that are relevant to the political system is known as
1. A.culture
2. B.participation
3. C.political obligation
4. D.Political party
5. E.political socialization
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Answer: E political socialization
29.
The process through which members of a constituency can call back their representative in whom they have lost confidence is called
1. A.initiative
2. B.lobby
3. C.Plebiscite
4. D.recall
5. E.Referendum
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Answer: D recall
30.
The success story of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was largely due to the
1. A.appointment of Dogaris and Welfare officers
2. B.classification of the society into groups
3. C.expertise of the British Oflicers
4. D.existence of centralised authority
5. E.submissive nature of the Alkalis
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Answer: D existence of centralised authority
31.
The system of government in which all aspects of life are controlled by the government is
1. A.capitalism
2. B.democracy
3. C.oligarchy
4. D.socialism
5. E.totalitarianism
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Answer: E totalitarianism
32.
The system of government in which the sole executive is NOT obliged to accept the advice of his cabinet is known as
1. A.cabinet
2. B.military
3. C.parliamentary
4. D.presidential
5. E.unitary,
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Answer: D presidential
33.
The traditional Fulani Political system could be described as
1. A.communal
2. B.egalitarian
3. C.hierarchical
4. D.pyramidal
5. E.totalitarian
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Answer: E totalitarian
34.
Under the 1979 constitution in Nigeria, how many members are there in the House of Representatives?
1. A.360
2. B.390
3. C.420
4. D.449
5. E.490
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Answer: D 449
35.
What is NOT a function of a political party in Nigeria?
1. A.discuss and debate on political issues
2. B.organize elections
3. C.organize the electorate
4. D.present manifesto
5. E.select office holders
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Answer: B organize elections
36.
What is NOT true of the secretary-general of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
1. A.appointed by the Assembly of Heads of State
2. B.conducts all correspondences
3. C.discharges duties without fear or favour
4. D.prepares agenda for the Assembly of Heads of State
5. E.stays in office for a period of three years which is subject to renewal
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Answer: E stays in office for a period of three years which is subject to renewal
37.
Which class of the civil service has the closest contact with the political class?
1. A.Administrative
2. B.clerical
3. C.executive
4. D.managerial
5. E.professional
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Answer: A Administrative
38.
Which condition does NOT necessitate the adoption of federalism?
1. A.absence of domination
2. B.Desire to come together
3. C.geographical nearness
4. D.limited resources
5. E.security
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Answer: A absence of domination
39.
Which country is NOT a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
1. A.Benin Republic
2. B.Cameroon
3. C.Mali
4. D.Senegal
5. E.Togo
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Answer: B Cameroon
40.
Which country was a member of the Casablanca group?
1. A.Ethopia
2. B.Ghana
3. C.Nigeria
4. D.Togo
5. E.Tunisia
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Answer: B Ghana
41.
Which is NOT a hindrance to fundamental human rights?
1. A.existence of one party system
2. B.individual is restricted by law of libel
3. C.restrictions during the time of emergency
4. D.right to freedom of movement
5. E.slow dispensation of justice
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Answer: D right to freedom of movement
42.
Which is NOT a sub-field of government?
1. A.international relations
2. B.local government
3. C.political theory
4. D.population education
5. E.public administrations
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Answer: D population education
43.
Which political party of the second republic had the highest number of representatives in the national assembly?
1. A.Great Nigeria People's Party
2. B.National Party of Nigeria
3. C.Nigerian People's Party
4. D.People's Redemption Party
5. E.Unity Party of Nigeria
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Answer: B National Party of Nigeria
44.
Which reason could NOT be responsible for the creation of local governments in Nigeria.
1. A.agitation for more funds for the Traditional Councils
2. B.bringing government nearer to the people
3. C.presentation of the local culture
4. D.speedy development
5. E.wider participation in government
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Answer: A agitation for more funds for the Traditional Councils
45.
Which region ignited the census crisis of 1963 by not accepting the government's figures?
1. A.eastern
2. B.mid-western
3. C.Lagos territory
4. D.northern
5. E.western
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Answer: A eastern
46.
Which republic is Nigeria currently operating as a democratic nation?
1. A.First
2. B.Second
3. C.Third
4. D.Fourth
5. E.Fifth
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Answer: D Fourth
47.
Which system of government is the rule of law a feature?
1. A.autocratic
2. B.democratic
3. C.military
4. D.monarchical
5. E.totalitarian
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Answer: B democratic
48.
Who was chairman of the Transitional Council when it was inaugurated in January 1993?
1. A.Bashir Othma Tofa
2. B.Chief Ernest Adegunle Shonekan
3. C.General Sanni Abacha
4. D.Major General Ibrahim Babangida
5. E.Moshood Kashimawo Olawale
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Answer: B Chief Ernest Adegunle Shonekan
49.
Who was the first national president of the National Council of Nigeria and Cameroon?
1. A.Ahmadu Bello
2. B.Edward Nilmot Blyden
3. C.Herbert Macauley
4. D.Nnamdi Azikwe
5. E.Obafemi Awolowo
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Answer: C Herbert Macauley

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