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1. Which of the following is not a consideration in the
formation of a federal system? 8. The Economic Community of West African States
A. Size of the territory (ECOWAS) was established in
B. cultural diversity A. 1964 B. 1972 C. 1975 D. 1986
C. population size
D. the number of wealthy leaders 9. An unwritten constitution implies that
A. It is based only on conventions
2. Citizenship of a country may be acquired through B. no aspect is written down
A. Nationalization C. it is not contained in a single document
B. obedience to the laws of a country D. the king or queen is Supreme.
C. naturalization d. nomination
D. nomination 10. In a federal constitution, concurrent legislative list
3. Election serves the following purposes except contains issues within the powers of
A. Political participation by the citizens A. federal and state governments
B. perpetuate a particular political party in B. federal government and the president
government C. local and state governments
C. accountability of political leaders D. state government and the governor
D. acceptable choice of leaders.
11. The major objective of pressure groups is to
4. In a one party state A. influence government policies in its favour
A. Freedom of the press is always guaranteed B. support a good political party
B. the legislature is bicameral C. decides who wins an election
C. only one opposition party is allowed D. educate the people.
D. the ruling party is the only legal party.
12. The Public Complaints Commission promotes the
5. Which of the following is not a condition for free following except
and fair elections A. Human rights
A. Existence of an impartial electoral body B. forceful overthrow of a dictatorial government
B. free press C. justice D. rule of law
C. partisan support for opposition parties by the
electoral body 13. Local government laws are called
D. absence of intimidation of voters A. Bye-laws B. orders C. decrees
D. acts
6. The clear formulation of the principle of rule of law
is largely associated with A. Montesquieu B. 14. The absolute power of the state over persons and
Bodin C. Ya’Adua D. Dicey groups within It without interference from external
bodies is called
7. The organ of the United Nations with primary A. Authoritarianism B. sovereignty
responsibility for the maintenance of international C. absolutism D. legitimacy
peace and security is the
A. General Assembly B. Secretariat 15. A set of beliefs, opinions and attitudes shown by a
C. Security Council people towards the political system is called
D. International Court of Justice A. Political culture B. political socialization

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C. political affiliation D. patriotism

22. The elective principle as introduced in Nigeria by
16. In the pie colonial Hausa-Fulani emirate system, A. Clifford Constitution
the head/commander of the army was B. Macpherson Constitution
A. Waziri B. Galadima C. Independence Constitution
C. Madawaki D. Maaji D. Sir Lord Lugard

17. A system of government in which the offices of the 23. Federalism became a feature of Nigeria’s political
head of state and head of government are held by system following the introduction of the
different persons is called A. Republican constitution
A. Parliamentary system B. separation of powers B. Lyttleton constitution
C. feudalism D. presidential system C. Richard constitution
D. Macpherson constitution
18. Which of the following is not a form of law?
A. Edicts B. Force 24. Between 1960 and 2013, Nigeria experience the
C. Acts of Parliament D. Decrees following systems of government except
A. Parliamentary system
19. Nigeria did not establish diplomatic relations with B. unitary system
South Africa for a long time because of the latter’s C. confederal system
A. Apartheid policy D. federal system
B. ill treatment of Nigerians 25. The introduction of Structural Adjustment
C. rivalry with Nigeria Programme in Nigeria is associated with the
D. religious policy government of
A. Ibrahim Babaginda
20. The current Secretary General of the United B. Abdulsalami Abubakar
Nations is C. Olusegun Obasanjo
A. Ban Ki-Moon B. John Kerry D. Musa Yar’ Adua
C. Koli Anan D. Hilary Clinton.

21. The ultimate goal of Nigeria’s nationalists was

A. Increased political representation of Nigerians GOVERNMENT SOLUTION 2014
in colonial government
B. to educate Nigerians on the ills of colonialism 1.D 2.C 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.D 7.C 8.C
C. to give political dominance to the North 9.C 10.A 11.A 12.B 13.A 14.B 15.A 16.C
D. to ensure the independence of Nigeria from 17.A 18.B 19.A 20.A 21.D 22.A 23.B 24.C
Britain.

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OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE IFE 2013

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1. What does INEC stand bar’? 9. On the basis of its structure, a political party can
A Independent National Election Committee be classified as indirect if
B. independent Newspapers Executive Committee A. it controls government indirectly
C. Independent National Export Council B. it contests elections by proxy
D. Independent National Electoral Commission C. its membership is acquired through other
groups
2. A major function of the State Independent D. it campaigns for votes through agents
Electoral Commissions in Nigeria is the
A. conduct of elections into local government of 10. In politics, power is all of the following except
bees A. capacity to affect the actions of others
B. registration of political parties B. ability to make people do things they otherwise
C. conduct of gubernatorial elections would not
D. delineation of electoral constituencies C. an object
D. it is part of a relationship
3. The study of government essentially facilitates the
understanding of the 11. Political activity at the diplomatic level is called
A. governance of human societies A. international relations
B. functioning of the entire social formation B. international law
C. observance of fundamental human rights C. international politics
D. organization of the executive arm of D. all of the above
government
12. Which of these is not an instrument of foreign
4. In judicial administration, the term the bench’ policy
refers to the A. war B. diplomacy
A. lawyers B. Litigants C. Registrars D. Judges C. subversion D. foreign aid

5. How does the president relieve a minister of his 13. The principles that base guided Nigeria’s foreign
appointment in a presidential system of policy since independence include the following
government? except
A. In consultation with the legislature A. peaceful coexistence
B. In consultation with the judiciary B. political dependence
C. by executive action C. legal equality of states
D. after serving a full tenure D. non-alignment

6. An elected legislator in a presidential system can 14. The independence of the judiciary can he
lose his seat through enhanced by the following except
A. recall B. cross-carpeting A. when judges hold office for a fixed term
C. a vote of no confidence D. Impeachment B. when judges cannot be removed from office
even when they commit crimes
7. A major flaw in a liberal democracy is C. appointment of judges by an independent body
A. that it promotes political instability D. political neutrality of judges
B. the limitation of the freedom of expression
C. its emphasis on political rights over economic 15. Which of the following is not a feature of Nigeria’s
rights electoral system?
D. its emphasis on collective ownership A. direct election
B. general election
8. Nigeria’s voting at the United Nations is guided C. proportional representation
primarily by D. secret ballot
A. her national interests B. world peace
C. the cold war 16. The head of the Nigerian judiciary is the
D. her concern for Attica A. Chief Justice of the Federation

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B. SoIicitor-6eeraI of the Federation 22. All but one of these is not a tactic adopted by
C. Attorney-General and Minister of’ Justice pressure groups in the pursuit of their objectives
D. President of the Court of Appeal A. propaganda B. Lobbying
C. Assault D. Boycott
17. Manipulation of electoral boundaries electoral
purposes is known as 23. A capitalist state is based on
A. delimitation A. Religion
B. Gerrymandering B. Creating job opportunities
C. devolution C. Dictatorship
D. Deconcentration D. free trade

18. A mechanism used in parliament to limit debate is 24. Which of the following modern principles of
called democracy is found in the Yoruba traditional
A guillotine B. Adjournment political system?
C. motion of censor D. Delimitation A. checks and balances
B. the constitution
19. The Aba woman riot in Nigeria took place in C. multipartism
A. 1060 B. 950 C. 1922 D. 1920 D. Bicameralism

20. The pressure group that resorts to unconventional 25. The subject matter of politics is best described as
methods to achieve its objectives is called A. political parties B. political power
A. an institutional group C. elections D. people
B. a promotional group
C. an interest group
D. an anomic group
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21. All but one of the following is not a symbol of
political culture 1.D 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.A
A. a national flag 10.B 11.B 12.D 13.D 14.B 15.C 16.A 17.C
B. the government 18.A 19.B 20.A 21.D 22.C 23.A 24.A 25.B
C. an anthem
D. the constitution

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1. The principle of checks and balances modifies the D. multi party system
theory of
A. Rule of law 4. Laws made by local governments are called
B. Supremacy of the law A. Acts of parliament
C. Separation of powers B. Local Government Acts
D. Delegated legislation C. Bye-laws
D. Local Government decrees
2. The European Union (EU) is an
A. Economic organization 5. The commission established to handle the
B. Association of former British Colonies electoral activities in the Second Republic of
C. Organization of European States Nigeria was
D. Union of European organization A. National Electoral Commission
B. National Electoral Commission of Nigeria
3. Which of the following does not describe a party C. Federal Electoral Commission
system? D. Independent National Electoral Commission
A. one dominant party system
B. three party system 6. In Nigeria, promotion of judges is the
C. two party system responsibility of the

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A. Chief Justice of the Federation A. rule making B. rule transformation

B. Judicial Service Commission C. rule enforcement D. rule adjudication
C. Council of Legal Education
D. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice 16. Globalization is all but one of these
A. a renewed concept in international studies
7. The legislature in Nigeria under the 1999 B. limitation to the domination of the West
constitution is composed of C. A process of making the world smaller
A. 109 senators and 360 members of the House D. An increasing integration of the world
of Representatives 17. A major factor that differentiates international
B. 109 senators and 350 members of the House politics from domestic politics is that international
of Representatives politics
C. 108 senators and 350 members of the House A. has no centralized institution of government
of Representatives B. cannot enforce sanctions
D. 100 senators and 250o members of the House C. has centralized organs of administration
of Representatives D. has a central law making body
8. Under a parliamentary system of government, the
cabinet holds office at the pleasure of the 18. Globalization encompasses all the following
A. head of state B. electorate except
C. legislature D. opposition A. making integration
B. internationalization of politics
9. The ultimate authority in a State is referred to as C. technology improvement
A. president B. sovereignty D. economic liberalism
C. legislator D. legitimacy
19. The ten non-permanent members of the security
10. The most important aspect of political participation council are elected by the
in a democracy is A. general assembly
A. attending political rallies B. trusteeship council
B. voting in elections C. security council
C. registration within political party D. economic and social council
D. the observance of electoral processes
20. Under the independence constitution of Nigeria,
11. One of the foremost theorists of federalism was Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe was
A. AV. Dicey B. K.C. Wheare A. Prime Minister B. Governor General
C. Karl Marx D. Baron de Montesquieu C. Lieutenant-Governor D. Head of State

12. The method used to determine the possible 21. The judicial organ of the United Nations is the
outcome of an electoral contest is A. security council
A. conduct of elections into local government B. European court
offices C. General Assembly
B. registration of political parties D. International court of justice
C. conduct of gubernatorial elections
D. delineation of electoral constituencies 22. The Universal Negro Improvement Association
was founded by
13. The principle of checks and balances empowers A. Casely Hayford B. Herber Macaulay
the judiciary to C. Marcus Garvey D. W.E.B. Du Boi
A. apply the law
B. administer the criminal justice system 23. The Chick’s commission in Nigeria as set up to
C. notification look into
D. guillotine A. state’s creation B. revenue allocation
C. minorities issues D. extra-judicial killings
14. The final stage in the process of enacting
legislation is 24. Nigeria observed the principle of collective
A. assent B. final reading responsibility between
C. notification D. guillotine A. 1960 and 1966 B. 1979 and 1983
C. 1985 and 1993 D. 1999 and 2003
15. Every political system performs the following basic
functions except

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25. Which organ is referred to as ‘the last hope’ of ‘the GOVERNMENT SOLUTION 2012
common man’
A. the parliament B. the judiciary 1.C 2.C 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B
C. the executive D. the legislature 10.B 11.B 12.D 13.D 14.A 15.B 16.B 17.A 18.B
19.A 20.B 21.D 22.C 23.B 24.A 25.B

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE IFE 2011

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Government Question 2011
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1. A human community that is usually cohesive and 8. Bicameral legislature exists

homogeneous is A. where cameras are allowed to cover the
A. state B. kinship C. clan D. nation’ proceedings of legislature
B. to prevent the concentration of power in one
2. Which of the following made the earliest contact legislative house
with the Nigerian society? C. to provide jobs for more politicians
A. the British B. the portugues D. to ensure that just laws are passed
C. the French D. the German.
9. The major issue that distinguishes pressure
3. Under the 1963 constitution, the president groups from political parties is
exercised A. membership drive B. the objective
A. judicial powers C. the voting pattern D. the ideology
B. executive powers
C. norminal powers 10. Equality before the law is component of
D. concurrent powers A. a separation of power
B. checks and balances
4. The principle of federal character was first C. the rule of law
enunciated in D. constitutional law
A. 1980 constitution B. 963 constitution
C. 1999 constitution D.1979 constitution. 11. The principle of checks and balances empowers
the judiciary to
5. Between 1960 and 1963, ‘Nigeria was governed A. to invalidate the actions of other arms
under the B. administer the criminal justice
A. presidential system of government C. abrogate the law
B. west minister system of government D. apply the law
C. confederal system of government 12. A law passed by the legislature and assented to
D. unitary system of government by the executive is
A. an Act
6. One major factor that differentiates the B. a presidential proclamation
presidential from the parliamentary system is C. a decree
A. separation of powers D. a legislative order
B. judicial independence
C. passage of bills 13. In parliamentary, the term shadow cabinet is often
D. party system used to refer
A. back benchers in the house
7. A major feature of the policy of deregulation in B. deputy prime ministers and assistant minister
Nigeria is the C. rebellious members of the ruling party.
A. enthronement of market forces mechanism D. portfolio designate of the opposition party.
B. increasing the dominance of the economy
C. proliferation of public economy 14. The fundamental assumption in which the rule of
D. phenomenal increase in direct foreign law is based is
investment A. supremacy of the constitution
B. rationality of human beings
C. quality of human beings
D. love for social justice.

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21. Migena’s non-alinged policy was criticized

15. Associations whose main is to influence public because of the
policies without attempting to capture state power A. ECOWAS treaty B. Nuclear Ban Treaty
are C. Anglo Nigeria pact D. non-prolieration Treatty
A. communal group B. trade unions
C. political parties D. pressure groups. 22. Fascism originated from
A. Greece B. Italy C. China D. Germany
16. Multilaterals in Nigeria’s foreign policy entails
A. African being the centre piece of Nigerian’s
foreign policies. 23. Diarchy refers to the
B. non-aligned pressure posture in international A. rule by the government and the opposition
affairs B. mixture of parliamentary and presidential
C. quest for a permanent C. rule by the political and economic elites
D. membership of international organization. D. rule by the military and civilians

17. The set of policies on the basis of which country 24. A major flaw in liberal democracy is
interacts with one another is called A. the limitation of freedom of expression
A. diplomacy B. foreign policy B. its emphasis on political right more than
C. national policy D. international relations economic right
18. After the defeat of Germany in the world war 1, C. it promotes political stability
her formal colonies were administered under the D. it emphasizes on collective ownership
league nations as
A. occupied territory B. trust territory 25. Under the military regime, thee branches of
C. crown territory D. protectorates government that were fixed are
A. executive and legislature
19. The Nigerian – Cameroon over bakassi occurred B. executive and the judiciary
owing to the interpretation of 1913 treaty and the C. legislature and judiciary
A. resolution of the OAU D. executive, legislature and judiciary
B. moroau accord
C. decision of the ECOWAS tribunal
D. decision of the international court GOVERNMENT SOLUTION 2011

20. The first Nigeria leader who became the chairman 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.A 8.D 9.B
of Organisation of African Unity was 10.C 11.A 12.A 13.D 14.C 15.D 16.D 17.B
A. Tafawa balewa B. Murtala Mohammed 18.B 19.B 20.C 21.C 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.A
C. Yakubu Gowon D. Aguiyi Ironsi

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OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE IFE 2010

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1. THE Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to B. judicial independence

last C. passage of bills
A. 9 years B. 5 years C. 12 years D. 6 years D. party system

2. Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the 11. A state with a hegemonic party is one in which
president exercised A. there is one dominant party
A. Judicial powers B. executive powers B. there is no opposition party
C. nominal powers D. concurrent powers C. there is only one party
D. other part are officially recognized
3. The Clifford constitution was notable for
A. amalgamating the Northern and southern 12. The first republic, politics in Northern Nigeria was
provinces dominated by
B. introducing indirect rule A. NEPU B. UMBC C. NCNC D. NPC
C. establishing the legislative council
D. creating a Northern majority in the legislative 13. The creation of classless society is the ultimate
council aim of
A. Communism B. Socialism
4. In a federal constitution, legislative powers that C. Facism D. Capitalism
are shared by two levels of government are
referred to as: 14. Herbert Macaulay was the first president of
A. exclusive B. extra-ordinary A. NCNC B. AG C. UMBC D. NEPU
C. residual D. concurrent
15. A special election organized to decide on political
5. During the period 1960-1966, Nigeria was issues is known as
governed under the A. plebiscite B. by-election
A. presidential system of government C. general election D. primary election
B. Westminster system of government
C. confedreal system of government 16. Equality before the law is a component of
D. unitary system of government A. separation of power B. checks and balances
C. the rule of law D. constitutional law
6. Which of the following in the Sokoto Caliphate
performed functions similar to that of Bashorun in 17. In the process of implementing laws, the
Oyo kingdom? executive sometimes perform
A. Waztri B. Galadima C. Ma’aji D. Alkali A. judicial function B. bureaucratic function
C. oversight function D. legislative function
7. In the lgbo political system, the most senior
member of the council of elders is the 18. Which of these is the main organ of the defunct
A. Okpara B. Obi C. Eze D. Ofo OAU?
A. the liberation committee
8. A non-monarchical state can best be described as B. the council of ministers
a C. the commission of mediation, conciliation and
A. republic B. confederation arbitration
C. nation D. federation D. the Assembly of Heads of State and
Governemnt
9. Proportional representation favours a
A. multi-party system B. three-party system 19. Nigeria hosted the commonwealth conference
C. two-party system D. one party system which eventually led to the independence of
A. Mozambique B. Namibia C. Zimbabwe
10. One major factor that differentiates the D. Malawi
presidential from the parliamentary system is:
A. separation of powers

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A. mercantilism B. feudalism
20. Multilaterism in Nigeria’s foreign policy entails: C. socialism D. communalism
A. African being the centre piece of Nigeria’s
foreign policy 24. One of the distinctive feature of a democracy is
B. Non-aligned posture in International affairs that it
C. Quest for permanent membership A. connotes civil rule
D. membership of international organizations B. facilitates popular participation
C. provides for a unicameral legislature
21. The ancient Greeks practiced lot democracy
A. direct democracy 25. Serfs are the dominated class under
B. representative democracy A. capitalism B. socialism C. fascism
C. liberal democracy D. feudalism
D. benevolent dictatorship
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22. Fascism originated from
A. Greece B. Italy C. China D. Germany 1.A 2.C 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.A 8.A 9.A
10.A 11.A 12.D 13.A 14.A 15.A 16.C 17.A
23. According to Karl Marx, the mode of production 18.D 19.B 20.B 21.A 22.B 23.B 24.B 25.D
that precedes capitalism is

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE IFE 2009

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1. Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial A. the 1946 constitution

rules by the local government reforms of B. the 1960 constitution
A. 1966 B. 1976 C. 1984 D. 1987 C. the 1963 constitution
D. the 1979 constitution.
2. In a parliamentary system, who ensures that
members 8. A condition for judicial independence is the
A. Party leaders B. Speaker of the house appointment of judges by the
C. Clerk of the house D. Whip A. civil service commission
B. judicial service commission
3. A system in which no single person serves as the C. Low review commission
chief executive is known as D. code of conduct bureau
A. Republican B. Revolutionary
C. Collegial D. Parliamentary 9. The minorities commission appointed in Nigeria in
1957 recommended that
4. A social system in which power is derived from A. More state should be created in the federation
control over land is called B. No more state should be created before
A. Oligarchy B. Feudalism independence
C. Socialism D. welfarism C. Nigeria should revert to a unitary structure
D. the legislature should legislate for the minority
5. “Rule of Law” refers to situation in which areas
A. Lawyers and the rulers E. the minorities should constitute one state
B. Laws and supreme
C. The judiciary is independent 10. The second military coup d’etat in Nigeria took
D. Parliament makes law place on
A. January 15, 1966 B. October 1, 1966
6. An important principle of the civil service is C. July 29, 1966 D. February 13, 1976
A. Authoritarianism B. Anonymity
C. Nepotism D. Partisanship 11. One of these was in existence before the outbreak
of the second World War
7. Which of these constitutions recognize local A. the OAU B. The league of Nations
government as the third tier of government? C. the UNOD D. the Common wealth of Nations

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E. ECOWAS D. Ahmadu Bello

12. An important advantage of creating more 19. The idea of democracy started with the
constituents in a federal state is to A. Romans B. Pensions
A. Enhance the people’s participation in C. Greeks D. Egyptians
government
B. Enable ambitious politician gain power 20. In the Marxist theory. those who live by selling
C. Make the state gain more power from the their labour are called
federal government A. Bourgeoisie B. Proletariat
D. Curb the excesses of the federal government C. Feudal lords D. Slaves

13. Under the presidential system 21. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable
A. The party with the majority of seat forms the means of achieving democracy?
executives A. Referendums B. Recall
B. There is the principle of collective responsibility C. Initiative D. Riots
C. the president may come from any of the parties
D. The state take instruction from the federal
government

14. Public opinion is important because it 22. The branch of government responsible for
A. Tells the government what action it must take implementing laws is the
B. Lets government know what the people wants A. Executive B. Legislature
C. Allow police to manage crises C. Judiciary D. Police E. Civil Servants
D. Mothers the minorities in resource learn areas
E. Guarantees people’s freedom and rights 23. In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in
A. The community B. Public officials
15. Bicameral legislature exists C. Judges D. The head of state
A. where two cameras are used to monitor court E. The legislature
proceedings
B. To prevent the concentration of power on 24. Universal Adult Suffrage means all
legislative house A. Adult citizen can vote
C. to provide jobs for more politician B. citizens vote
D. to ensure that just laws are passed C. Qualified citizens can vote
D. Literate citizens can vote
16. Africans were first elected to the legislature E. Adult takes can vote
council in British West Africa
A. Ghana B. Sierra Leone 25. A bill that applies to the whole population and its
C. The Gambia D. Nigeria intended to promote the general welfare is called
A. A private bill B. A decree
17. One of the functions of the Ministry of External C. AN appropriation bill D. A public deal
Affairs is the E. An edict
A. Deportation of illegal aliens
B. Issuance of passports GOVERNMENT SOLUTION 2009
C. defense of the country’s border
D. Promotion of national interests 1.B 2.D 3.D 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.B
10.C 11.B 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.D 17.D
18. The leader of the northern people congress was 18.D 19.C 20.B 21.D 22.A 23.A 24.A 25.D
A. Yakubu Maitama Sule
B. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C. Aminu Kano

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1. The French colonial policy of Assimilation was D. UNESCO

intended to
A. to transfer technology to Africa 9. Under which of the following conditions can a
B. to make Frenchmen out of Africans Nigerian be deprived of his/her citizenship?
C. to produce well educated Africans A. If married to a foreign national
D. to prepare Africans for the Olympic games. B. If one owns a dual citizenship
C. If convicted of Armed robbery
2. One of this is not a characteristics of the state D. If one abuse the National Flag
A. selection of political leaders
B. a written constitution 10. The first Indigenous Governor-General of Nigeria
C. monopoly of the legitimate use of armed force is
D. sovereignty A. Donald Cameron
B. Sir James Robertson
3. The Economic Community of West African States C. Sir Adesoji Aderemi [the Oni of Ife]
was established in D. Rt. Hon. Nnamdi Azikwe
A. May 1975
B. May 1963 11. The action group crises was in which year?
C. May 1966 A. 1966 B. 1962 C. 1963 D. 1965
D. May 1996
12. Free education was introduced h\ west region by
4. Nigeria became a republic on which of these premiers
A. May 29, 1999 A. Chief Obafemi Owolowo
B. October 1, 1960 B. Chief S. L. Akintola
C. January 1, 1966 C. Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin
D. October I, 1963 D. Chief Bola Ige

5. Which of the following is not a function of the 13. What does INEC stand for?
modern legislature? A. Independent National Election committee
A. making laws B. Independent Newspaper Executive Committee
B. Collecting taxes C. Independent National Export Council
C. Ratification of treaties D. Independent National Electoral Commission
D. Performing oversight functions
14. The government of one of the following countries
6. The European Union (EU) is an operates an unwritten constitution?
A. Economic Organization A. the United States
B. Association of former British colonies B. The Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics
C. Organization of European States C. Post-apartheid South Africa
D. Union of European Organization D. The United Kingdom

7. What was the name of the highest ruling body 15. The oldest written constitution is
during General Banbagida’s rule? A. American constitution
A. The Presidency B. British constitution
B. Armed forces Ruling Council C. German constitution
C. The National Council of Stats D. Roman constitution
D. The federal Executive Council
16. The EFCC was established to
8. One of the following is not a specialized agency of A. Arrest and try corrupt politician
a United Nations Organization B. Combat Economic and financial crimes in
A. Security Council Nigeria
B. international labour Organization C. Arrest, detain and prosecute state governors
C. World Health Organization and legislators

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D. Assist the World bank in monitoring economic C. International Court of Justice

projects in Nigeria D. ICPC

17. The four British colonial territories in West Africa 23. The independence of the judiciary can be
were enhanced by the following except
A. Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria A. when judges hold office for a fixed term
B. Nigeria, Ghana. Togo and Gambia B. when judges cannot be removed from office
C. Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Gambia even when they commit crime
D. Gambia. Guinea, Ghana and Gabon C. appointment of judges by an independent body
D. political neutrality of judges
18. In many countries, citizenship can be acquired
through the following processes except 24. Which of these is not a feature of Nigeria’s
A. nationalization B. naturalization electoral system?
C. registration D. birth A. direct election B. proportional representation
C. general election D. secret ballot
19. Which of the following does not describe a party
system? 25. Laws made by local government are called
A. one dominant parts system A. act of parliament B. local government acts
B. two party system C. by-laws D. local government decrees
C. three party system
D. multi party system 26. In the pre-colonial era, which of the following was
not a feature of the emirate administration?
20. EECOMOG was set up primarily to A. Madawakin B. Waziri
A. drive away the Europeans from West Africa C. Sarkin Dogari D. Sarkin Emir
B. Serve as a peace keeping force for ECOWAS
C. help Nigeria to control Africa 27. Federalism was introduced in Nigeria by the
D. promote rapid economic development among A. Lyttleton constitution
ECOWAS members B. Clifford constitution
C. Macpherson constitution
21. The principle that have guided Nigeria’s foreign D. 1999 constitution
policy since independence include the following
except
A. peaceful coexistence GOVERNMENT SOLUTION 2008
B. legal equality of states
C. political dependence 1.B 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.B
D. non-alignment 10.A 11.B 12.A 13.D 14.D 15.A 16.C 17.C
18.A 19.C 20.B 21.C 22.B 23.B 24.C 25.C
22. The body charged with the trial of persons 26. D 27. A
accused of crimes against humanity is
A. Criminal Court of Justice
B. International Criminal Court

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1. Democracy was first practiced in 11. How many countries are in Africa?
A. Ghana B. United State of America A. 15 B. 53 C. 50 D. 55
C. Greece D. Britain
12. Economic Community of West African States
2. Which of these countries has the highest (ECOWAS) was based on the initiative of the
population in West Africa? heads of state of these two countries
A. Mauritania B. Ghana A. Nigeria and Ghana
C. The Gambia D. Nigeria B. Nigeria and Togo
C. Senegal and cote d’Ivoire
3. The African ruler that resisted the colonial rule D. B and C above
and was later exiled by the colonial officials
A. Alaafinn of Oyo 13. ECOWAS Treaty was signed on
B. Oba of Benin A. May 28, 1974 B. Oct 1, 1960
C. King Jaja of Opobo C. June 12, 1975 D. None of the above
D. Onisanbo of Ogbooro
14. In which city was the ECOWAS Treaty signed
4. The following countries are settlers colonies A. Lagos B. Banjul C. Accra D. Abuja
except
A. Nigeria B. South Africa 15. A capitalist state are based on
C. Angola D Mozambique A. religion
B. creating job opportunities
5. Nigeria gained independence from colonial rule on C. dictatorship
A. Oct 1, 1960 B. Nov 1, 1963 D. free trade
C. May 29, 1999 D. Nov 1, 1960
16. In politics, power is all of the following except
6. All but one of the following is not a symbol of A. capacity to affect the actions of others
political culture B. ability to make people do things they otherwise
A. a national flag B. the government not do
C. an anthem D. the constitution C. an object
D. it is part of a relationship
7. All but one of these is not an agency of political
socialization 17. Every political system performs the following basic
A. the constitution B. the family function except
C. peer group D. Schools A. rule making B. rule transformation
C. rule enforcement D. rule adjudication
8. All but one of these is not a tactic adopted by
pressure groups in their pursuit of their objectives 18. These are common forms of government except
A. Propaganda B. lobbying A. Federal B. Unitary
C. assault D. boycott C. Plural D. Confederal

9. The following are Anglophone West African 19. In a federal .s stein,

Countries except A. the cause is weak
A. Ghana B. Nigeria B. plurality is abnormal
C. Kenya D. The Gambia C. there is nothing like autonomous units
D. there is unit in diversity
10. A Nigerian who has been the secretary of the
Commonwealth of Nations Organizations is 20. The legislature performs the following functions
A. Dr. Ibrahim Gambari except
B. Professor Adebayo Adedeji A. determines the general direction of public
C. ChiefJaja Nwachukwu policies
D. Chief Emeka Anyaoku

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B. investigating and monitoring the activities of the 23. The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern
officials of government protectorates and the colony of Lagos was in
C. exercises power of appointment of government A. 1960 B. 1966 C. 1914 D. 1957
officials
D. enforcing the law 24. Globalization is all but one of these
A. a renewed concept in international studies
21. The independence constitution of 1960 B. limited to the west
A. introduced bicameral legislature C. a process of making the world smaller
B. catered for the three regions of Nigeria D. an increasing integration of the world.
C. provided for emergency powers
D. provided for fundamental human rights
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22. Nigeria became a republic in
A. 1960 B. 1961 C. 1963 D. 1914 1.C 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.C
10.D 11.B 12.B 13.D 14.A 15.D 16.C 17.B
18.C 19.D 20.D 21.A 22.C 23.C 24.B

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1. In which of the following countries is governmental A. negotiation B. bargaining

power most fused’? C. war D. the sea
A. Nigeria
B. United States of America 7. Politics is an act for
C. France A. man to govern himself
D. Canada B. man to create government
C. states to control its destiny
2. The benefits of separation of powers include the D. man to dominate others
following except
A. prevention of tyranny 8. A major issue that distinguishes pressure group
B. check of abuse from political parties is
C. promoting democracy with free and fair election A. membership drive B. objective
D. avoidance of arbitrariness C. vomiting pattern D. ideology

3. Laws made by state governments are known as 9. A nation consists of people with
A. edicts B. bye-law C. acts D. decrees A. common history B. common ancestry
C. a shared set of values
4. In a parliamentary system of government, the D. A. B and C above
function of the head of state and the head of 10. A totalitarian state is based on
government are vested in A. multi-party system
A. the inner cabinet B. total protection of civic rights
B. an individual C. the totality of the state processes
C. two different individuals D. coercion as the instrument of government
D. the ministerial council
11. A political concept that defines the beliefs,
5. In a modern democracy, the ultimate source of attitudes, and values of a society is called
sovereignty is the A. political socialization
A. legislature and executive B. political culture
B. judiciary C. political transformation
C. ruling political party D. referendum.
D. people
12. The agent of political socialization generally
6. The British took over Nigeria through regarded as the most important is

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A. family 18. Which of the following political parties did not

B. peer group participate in the 1979 General Elections in
C. school Nigeria?
D. churches and mosques A. Unity Party of Nigeria
B. National party of Nigeria
13. A political ideology that defines a system of C. Social Democratic Party
societal organization in which the state controls D. Great Nigeria People’s Party.
the commanding heights of the economy is called
A. totalitarianism 19. Alhaji Shehu Shagari was sworn in as president of
B. communalism the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1979 by
C. socialism A. Justice Fatai Williams
D. communism B. Justice Adetokunbo Ademola
C. Justice Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore
14. Which of the following best describes French D. Justice Isa Mohammed
colonial policy in Africa?
A. policy of association 20. The electorate is generally understood to refer to
B. policy of Casus Belli A elected members of the National Assembly
C. policy of hostility B. elected members of the state house of
D. policy of assimilation Assembly
C. Candidates who can contest elections
15. What was the primary purpose of the Sir Henry D. those citizens qualified to vote at elections
Willink Commission of Inquiry?
A. to approve the independence of Nigeria 21. Into how many local government areas in Nigeria
B. to allay the fears of minorities in Nigeria officially delineated?
C. to amalgamate northern and southern Nigerian A. 654 B. 650 C. 820 D. 774
D. to make Lagos a British Colony
22. The centenary anniversary of the amalgamation of
16. Which of the following courts served as the the Northern and Southern Nigeria will be
highest judicial organ fir Nigeria up till I 963? celebrated in
A. Supreme court A. 2060 B. 2063 C. 2014 D. 2007
B. Federal court of appeal
C. Appellate court 23. Which of these men introduced indirect rule in
D. The privy council Nigeria?
A. Mungo Park
17. The military coup of July 25, 1975 which toppled B. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
General Yakubu Gowon from power took place C. Lord Lugard
when he was attending which important event’? D. Sir James Robertson
A. OAU summit in Kampala
B. UN General Assembly in New York
C. Social Democratic Party GOVERNMENT SOLUTION 2006
D. The Olympic Games
1.C 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.D 6.A 7.A 8.B 9.D
10.D 11.B 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.B 16.D 17.A
18.C 19.B 20.D 21.D 22.C 23.C

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