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1.
A constıtution that requires specific statutory procedures for amendment is said to be
1. A.uncodıfied
2. B.unwritten
3. C.flexible
4. D.rigıd
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Answer: D rigıd
2.
A group of people with different natures, opinions, and goals with complicated networks of social relation
1. A.a union
2. B.an association
3. C.a society
4. D.a state
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Answer: C a society
3.
A major consequence of the privatization exercise in Nigeria is
1. A.the collapse of the Nigerian economy
2. B.reduction in foreign exchange
3. C.hıgh rate of indebtedness
4. D.mass retrenchment of labour
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Answer: D mass retrenchment of labour
4.
A one-party system helps to prevent
1. A.quick decısion
2. B.strong leadership
3. C.stable leadership
4. D.economic waste
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Answer: D economic waste
5.
A policy formulated to guide relations with other nations is called
1. A.international policy
2. B.state policy
3. C.national policy
4. D.foreign policy
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Answer: D foreign policy
6.
A political system built around land ownership is called
1. A.monarchy
2. B.fascism
3. C.feudalism
4. D.communalism
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Answer: C feudalism
7.
A recurring principal objective of Nigerian foreign policy is
1. A.defending Nigeria's friends in Africa
2. B.cementing Nigeria's foreign relations
3. C.promoting world peace with justice
4. D.Justıfyıng Nıgeria's supremacy in Africa
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Answer: C promoting world peace with justice
8.
A system of government in which a single person or a group who governs has unlimited power is a
1. A.oligarchy
2. B.republican
3. C.aristocracy
4. D.autocracy
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Answer: D autocracy
9.
An electoral system in which the winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an
1. A.plurality system
2. B.proportional representation
3. C.an absolute majority
4. D.electoral oblıgation
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Answer: C an absolute majority
10.
Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to
1. A.Casablanca group
2. B.Monrovia group
3. C.Casablanca/Brazzavılle group
4. D.Brazzaville group
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Answer: B Monrovia group
11.
In a federal system of government, legislative items constitutionally reserved for only the central government fall under the _________ list.
1. A.concurrent
2. B.executive
3. C.residual
4. D.exclusive
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Answer: D exclusive
12.
Nigeria is a major financier of which of the following?
1. A.IBRD
2. B.AFDB
3. C.UNO
4. D.OPEC
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Answer: B AFDB
13.
Nigeria's bicameral legislature featuring the House of Senate and House of Representatives is similar to ?
1. A.UK
2. B.New Zealand
3. C.China
4. D.USA
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Answer: D USA
14.
On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?
1. A.Alliance for Democracy
2. B.Action Congress
3. C.All People's party
4. D.People's Democratic Party
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Answer: B Action Congress
15.
One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______
1. A.provision for review of party manifesto
2. B.ofices in at least 12 states
3. C.menbership from at least 12 states
4. D.national presence in the federal capital territory
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Answer: D national presence in the federal capital territory
16.
One of the features of rule of law is that an
1. A.offender is a deterrent
2. B.accused is a culprit before trial
3. C.accused must receive fair hearing
4. D.accused is an offender
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Answer: C accused must receive fair hearing
17.
One of these is a major problem of the Nigerian civil service
1. A.inadequate personnel
2. B.political influence
3. C.corruption
4. D.lack of effective leadership
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Answer: A inadequate personnel
18.
The ________ as a new policy direction introduced by the French government that was aimed at granting more autonomy to its colonies under pressure from independence movements.
1. A.policy of assimilation
2. B.indignant policy
3. C.policy of association
4. D.Loi cadre
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Answer: D Loi cadre
19.
The 1976 Local Government Reforms made the Nigerian local government become
1. A.autonomous
2. B.the fourth tier of government
3. C.774 in number
4. D.recipient of statutory allocations
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Answer: A autonomous
20.
The absence of an independent judiciary is a feature of
1. A.limited monarchy
2. B.capitalıst system
3. C.republican system
4. D.oligarchy system
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Answer: D oligarchy system
21.
The aim of the International Labour Organization includes
1. A.assistance in time of emergencies
2. B.safeguarding the rights of individuals
3. C.advancing social and economic justice
4. D.coordinating the activities of organized agencies
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Answer: C advancing social and economic justice
22.
The basic unit of every political organization in the Igbo pre-colonial era was the
1. A.ala
2. B.family
3. C.age-grade
4. D.village council
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Answer: B family
23.
The conference convened to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution was held in?
1. A.London
2. B.Calabar
3. C.Lagos
4. D.Ibadan
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Answer: D Ibadan
24.
The defence pact between Nigeria and Britain was cancelled in the year
1. A.1967
2. B.1960
3. C.1962
4. D.1965
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Answer: C 1962
25.
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has its headquarters in
1. A.Abuja
2. B.Abidjan
3. C.Lome
4. D.Dakar
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Answer: C Lome
26.
The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established by
1. A.Clifford Constitution
2. B.Richards Constitution
3. C.Macpherson Constitution
4. D.Lytleton Constitution
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Answer: A Clifford Constitution
27.
The French colonial policy aimed at changing Africans into French men was the policy of
1. A.assimilation
2. B.accommodation
3. C.communes
4. D.association
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Answer: A assimilation
28.
The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____
1. A.Ogboni
2. B.Oba
3. C.Oyomesi
4. D.Balogun
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Answer: B Oba
29.
The highest body which performed legislative functions under Babangida Regime was
1. A.the National Council of State
2. B.the Council of Minister
3. C.Armed Forces Ruling Council
4. D.the Council of ministers
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Answer: C Armed Forces Ruling Council
30.
The Judicial Service Commission is vested with the power to recommend suitable persons for appointment of the _____
1. A.National Judicıal Council
2. B.President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
3. C.Presıdent of the Senate
4. D.Chief Justice of Nigeria
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Answer: D Chief Justice of Nigeria
31.
The operations of a pressure group can be hindered by
1. A.poor leadership
2. B.general observation
3. C.membership drive
4. D.spiritual forces
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Answer: A poor leadership
32.
The oversight function is performed by the
1. A.judiciary
2. B.executive
3. C.court
4. D.legislature
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Answer: D legislature
33.
The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is
1. A.unity in diversity
2. B.sectional development
3. C.review of sectionalism
4. D.colonial rule
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Answer: A unity in diversity
34.
The political rights of a citızen include the
1. A.freedom of speech
2. B.right to employment
3. C.right to vote
4. D.right to lıfe
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Answer: C right to vote
35.
The process of pressure groups trying to influence legislation is known as
1. A.ultimatum
2. B.dialogue
3. C.strike
4. D.lobbying
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Answer: D lobbying
36.
The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has
1. A.five permanent members
2. B.seven permanent members
3. C.four permanent members
4. D.three permanent members
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Answer: A five permanent members
37.
The ultimate goal of the nationalists was to
1. A.secure political independence
2. B.encourage western education
3. C.promote African unity
4. D.promote African education
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Answer: A secure political independence
38.
Unitary system of government is best applicable to a/an
1. A.multi-party state
2. B.homogeneous state
3. C.heterogenous state
4. D.unicameral state
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Answer: B homogeneous state
39.
Which of these is not a major characteristic of the rule of law?
1. A.Judicial independence
2. B.Separation of powers
3. C.Equality before the law
4. D.Supremacy of the law
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Answer: B Separation of powers
40.
Which one of these served as secretary general of the League of nations?
1. A.Joseph Avenol
2. B.Trygve Lie
3. C.Javier Perez de Cuellar
4. D.Kurt Waldheim
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Answer: A Joseph Avenol

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