Government past questions: NECO SSCE 2005

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1.
A system of government by which people held land and received protection in return for giving work or military help is called
1. A.Capitalism
2. B.Communalism
3. C.Democracy
4. D.Feudalism
5. E.Oligarchy
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Answer: D Feudalism
2.
An electoral college is a
1. A.body of electors
2. B.body of electors that has been elected
3. C.college of councilors
4. D.group of legislators
5. E.group of persons elected to choose political leaders
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Answer: E group of persons elected to choose political leaders
3.
Bicephalous executive is peculiar to system of government.
1. A.authoritarian
2. B.confederal
3. C.federal
4. D.parliamentary
5. E.presidential
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Answer: D parliamentary
4.
Constitutional Monarchy operates in
1. A.Britain
2. B.Canada
3. C.Kuwait
4. D.Morocco
5. E.Saudi Arabia
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Answer: A Britain
5.
During the colonial era, who was the link officer between the British government and the colonial government? The
1. A.colonial governor
2. B.councillor for exchequer
3. C.legislative assembly
4. D.Queen of England
5. E.Secretary of state for colonies
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Answer: E Secretary of state for colonies
6.
During the traditional politics in Nigeria, in which polity was rulership invariably a form of gerontocracy?
1. A.Edo
2. B.Hausa-fulani
3. C.lgbo
4. D.Kanuri
5. E.Tiv
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Answer: E Tiv
7.
In a republic sovereignty is vested in the
1. A.armed forces
2. B.electorate
3. C.government
4. D.party leader
5. E.president
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Answer: B electorate
8.
In the administration of old Sokoto Caliphate, the western empire had its capital at
1. A.Gobi
2. B.Gwanda
3. C.Ilorin
4. D.Sokoto
5. E.Zaria
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Answer: B Gwanda
9.
International Court of Justice situated at the Hague consists of...judges.
1. A.10
2. B.12
3. C.15
4. D.17
5. E.21
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Answer: C 15
10.
Members of the Board of Directors of Public Corporations are appointed by the
1. A.chief executive officer
2. B.general manager
3. C.minister
4. D.president
5. E.special adviser
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Answer: D president
11.
Nigeria's external policy as a planned course of action is developed by the ministry of
1. A.domestic affairs
2. B.education
3. C.finance
4. D.foreign affairs
5. E.justice
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Answer: D foreign affairs
12.
Option A4 as a method of election was adopted in Nigeria by…………administration.
1. A.Ibrahim Babangida's
2. B.Mahammadu Buhari's
3. C.Murtala Muhammed's
4. D.Olusegun Obasanjo's
5. E.Sani Abacha's
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Answer: A Ibrahim Babangida's
13.
Profit motive as a guiding principle is an important characteristic of
1. A.capitalism
2. B.communalism
3. C.fascism
4. D.feudalism
5. E.totalitarianism
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Answer: A capitalism
14.
Public opinion is measured by the use of the following instruments EXCEPT
1. A.attitude scale
2. B.election
3. C.opinion poll
4. D.propaganda
5. E.referendum
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Answer: D propaganda
15.
The arbitrary creation of constituencies by the government to favour its party is termed
1. A.boundary adjustment
2. B.gerrymandering
3. C.parliamentary whip
4. D.plebiscite
5. E.referendum
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Answer: B gerrymandering
16.
The armed forces and the police are part of the .... Organ of government
1. A.executive
2. B.informative
3. C.judicial
4. D.legislative
5. E.military
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Answer: A executive
17.
The following party systems have been practiced in Nigeria EXCEPT … party
1. A.multi
2. B.one
3. C.regulated multi
4. D.Two
5. E.zero
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Answer: B one
18.
The French colonial rule which sought to change Africans into French people through the process of education is called
1. A.Assimilation
2. B.Association
3. C.Co-operation
4. D.lndigenat
5. E.Loi-Cadre
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Answer: A Assimilation
19.
The general functions of the Civil service does NOT include
1. A.collection and maintenance of government revenue
2. B.enactment of laws
3. C.formulation of policies
4. D.giving advise to political class
5. E.implementation of policies
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Answer: B enactment of laws
20.
The individual rights would be better protected if enshrined in the
1. A.constitutions
2. B.courts
3. C.daily papers
4. D.law
5. E.presidents speech
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Answer: A constitutions
21.
The introduction of taxation in the Southern part of Nigeria led to
1. A.Aba women's riot
2. B.appointment of warrant chiefs
3. C.inclusion of educated elites in government
4. D.the promotion of age grades activities
5. E.the recognition of traditional rulers
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Answer: A Aba women's riot
22.
The last stage of Socialism is
1. A.Capitalism
2. B.Communalism
3. C.Communism
4. D.Feudalism
5. E.Slavery
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Answer: C Communism
23.
The Macpherson constitution and its breakdown witnessed all these EXCEPT the
1. A.Action Group crisis
2. B.Eastern regional crisis
3. C.Kano riots of 1953
4. D.Motion for self government
5. E.Northern peoples congress' eight point
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Answer: A Action Group crisis
24.
The major objectives of the colonialists in Nigeria does NOT include
1. A.adventure
2. B.economic reasons
3. C.educational expansion
4. D.market expansion
5. E.missionary activities
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Answer: C educational expansion
25.
The major operational tool of any pressure group in the achievement of its goals is
1. A.demonstration
2. B.lobbying
3. C.media campaign
4. D.propaganda
5. E.strike
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Answer: B lobbying
26.
The Organization of African Unity was replaced with
1. A.African Union
2. B.Commonwealth of Nations
3. C.Economic Community of West African States
4. D.League of Nations
5. E.United Nations Organization
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Answer: A African Union
27.
The principle of collective responsibility which compels ministers to be tactful is associated with system of Government.
1. A.confederal
2. B.diarchical
3. C.monarchical
4. D.parliamentary
5. E.presidential
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Answer: D parliamentary
28.
The process in which every qualified citizen of a state has the right to vote is called .... Suffrage.
1. A.adult male
2. B.property
3. C.religious
4. D.tax payer
5. E.universal adult
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Answer: E universal adult
29.
The three BASIC fundamental rights of a citizen are
1. A.education, property and thought
2. B.expression, employment and education
3. C.healthcare, worship and equal hearing
4. D.life, liberty and property
5. E.peaceful assembly, movement and family life
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Answer: D life, liberty and property
30.
To ensure a strong defence in Yoruba Pre-Colonial Political System, the Are-Ona-Kakanfo was assisted by the
1. A.Aremo
2. B.Balogun
3. C.Chief priest
4. D.Eso
5. E.Oloja
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Answer: B Balogun
31.
West African Pilot, one of nationalist newspapers during colonial rule was edited by
1. A.Ernest lkoli
2. B.H.O Davies
3. C.Herbert Macaulay
4. D.Nnamdi Azikiwe
5. E.Obafemi Awolowo
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Answer: D Nnamdi Azikiwe
32.
What is the minimum age for voters in Nigeria?
1. A.16
2. B.18
3. C.19
4. D.21
5. E.24
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Answer: B 18
33.
Which of the following concept confirms the general acceptance and recognition of a government?
1. A.Authority
2. B.Legitimacy
3. C.Political culture
4. D.Political power
5. E.Sovereignty
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Answer: B Legitimacy
34.
Which of the following Countries is a permanent member Of the Security Council of United Nations?
1. A.Canada
2. B.China
3. C.Holland
4. D.Japan
5. E.Portugal
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Answer: B China
35.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic principle of the civil service?
1. A.Anonymity
2. B.Bureaucracy
3. C.Hierarchy
4. D.Insecurity of tenure
5. E.Political neutrality
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Answer: D Insecurity of tenure
36.
Which of the following is NOT a reason in support of rigid constitution?
1. A.encourages smooth change of government
2. B.ensures political stability
3. C.guarantees careful consideration of laws
4. D.flexibility encourages quick action
5. E.protects the interest of the minority people
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Answer: D flexibility encourages quick action
37.
Which of the following is NOT likely to prevail in a community without Government?
1. A.Anarchy
2. B.Development
3. C.Insecurity
4. D.Lawlessness
5. E.Survival of the fittest
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Answer: B Development
38.
Which of the following is the highest and final court of appeal in Nigeria?
1. A.Federal court of appeal
2. B.Judicial Privy Council
3. C.Magistrate court
4. D.Sharia court
5. E.Supreme court
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Answer: E Supreme court
39.
Which of the following states was NOT created in 1991?
1. A.Abia
2. B.Akwa Ibom
3. C.Enugu
4. D.Kogi
5. E.Osun
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Answer: B Akwa Ibom
40.
Which of the following was NOT an attribute of the warrant chiefs in Eastern Nigeria during colonial era?
1. A.Autocratic
2. B.Corruption
3. C.Effectiveness
4. D.Exploitation
5. E.Oppression
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Answer: C Effectiveness
41.
Which of the underlisted factors NEVER accounted for the adoption of federalism in Nigeria?
1. A.Desire for some form of political unity
2. B.Desire for uniform treatment for all parts
3. C.Diversity of the nation
4. D.Emergence of tribal nationalism
5. E.Influence of shared colonial experience
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Answer: B Desire for uniform treatment for all parts
42.
Which political system with large chiefdoms in Nigeria ruled with the advice of his council of chiefs?
1. A.Hausa-Fulani
2. B.lgbo
3. C.ljaw
4. D.Tiv
5. E.Yoruba
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Answer: E Yoruba
43.
Which system of government was NOT practiced in Nigeria between 1960 and 1980?
1. A.Confederal
2. B.Federal
3. C.Parliamentary
4. D.Presidential
5. E.Unitary
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Answer: A Confederal
44.
Who among the following colonial governor-generals criticized the activities of National Congress of British West Africa?
1. A.Arthur Richards
2. B.Bernard Bourdillon
3. C.Hugh Clifford
4. D.John Macpherson
5. E.Lord Lugard
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Answer: C Hugh Clifford
45.
Who amongst the following was NOT an officer in the Hausa-Fulani political administration?
1. A.Ajele
2. B.Galadima
3. C.Maaji
4. D.Yari
5. E.Waziri
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Answer: A Ajele
46.
Who introduced the modern concept of "Sovereignty" into political theory?
1. A.Jacquie Rousseau
2. B.Jean Bodin
3. C.Jeremy Bentham
4. D.John Locke
5. E.Thomas Hobbes
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Answer: B Jean Bodin
47.
Who was the umpire in the 1979 general elections in Nigeria?
1. A.Chief Karibi Whyte
2. B.Chief Michael Ani
3. C.Justice Ephraim Akpata
4. D.Justice Ovie Whisky
5. E.Professor Eme Awa
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Answer: B Chief Michael Ani
48.
Whose political framework laid the foundation for the establishment of 19% constitution of Nigeria?
1. A.Arthur Richards
2. B.Bernard Bourtlillon
3. C.Donald Cameron
4. D.James Robertson
5. E.John Macpherson
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Answer: B Bernard Bourtlillon
49.
Whose resignation in 1941 led to the collapse of Nigeria Youth Movement(NYM)?
1. A.Ernest lkoli
2. B.H.O. Davies
3. C.J.C. Vaughan
4. D.Kofo Abayomi
5. E.Samuel Akinsanya
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Answer: D Kofo Abayomi

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