First Term Examination
Ss2 Government
1. The following are types of elections except----- (a) direct election (b) indirect election (c)run-off
election
2. One of the merits of direct election is [a] it allows rigging [b] it is undemocratic [c] equality of votes.
3. The major functions of elections is that it [a] allows victimization [b] facilitates change of government
[c] engenders hunger
4. One of the demerits of indirect elections is [a] bribery and corruption [b] popular candidate [c] it is
less violent.
5. A system where people elect their representatives is called (a) electoral college (b) election (c)
electoral district.
6. The term electorate refers to ……..
(a)citizens who vote candidates to power (b) electoral college (c) electoral commission
7. The Electoral College is usually seen as……
democratic (b) undemocratic (c) the best option
8. Electoral constituency refers to as……
polling booth (b) electoral district (c) plebiscite
9. In public or open ballot system, the system used is ….
ballot paper (b) manifesto card (c) counting
10. If I vote on behalf of my uncle, the method of vote is ….
proxy vote (b) post vote (c) secret ballot.
11. An electoral commission is headed by a (a) Director (b) Chairman (c) Secretary.
12. A resident commissioner is an electoral officer in a (a) Local Government (b) State (c) District
13. A form of rigging in electoral districts is (a) lobbying (b) gerrymandering (c) ramping
14. In a plurality system of votes, the highest number of vote (a) wins (b) has a second ballot (c)none
15. Absolute majority requires_____ percent (a)50 (b)40 (c)10
16. Who among the following is a civil servant? (a) Bank manager (b) Medical Doctor (c) Commissioner
of Police.
17. Neutrality of civil servants means that they (a) do what they like (b) cannot accept government
appointment (c) should not take part in politics.
18. In a civil service commission, the boss is usually the (a) Minister (b) Chairman (c) Permanent
Secretary.
19. Red-tapism in the civil service simply means (a) too much emphasis on protocol (b) delegated power
(c) using red tape to measure objects
20. Those who work under the civil service are called (a) public servants (b) civil servants (c) political
leaders.
21. A public corporation is headed by a ---- (a) minister (b) permanent secretary (c) chairman.
22. Those who work in public corporation are called --- (a) civil servants (b) public servants (c) political
head.
23. Public corporation is set up by ---- (a) the minister (b) act of parliament (c) chairman.
24. Public corporations are owned by the (a) director (b) government (c) minister.
25. All but one of the following are examples of public corporation (a) NIPOST (b) NITEL (c) Ray Power.
26. All the following are sources of revenue of local government except (a)rate (b) motor parks and
market fees (c) duties on exportation of local products.
27. An electoral district for local government election is----- (a) senatorial district (b) ward (C)
constituency.
28. One of the problems facing local government in Nigeria is the (a) withdrawal of grants by the central
government (b) lack of qualified personnel (c) collection of taxes.
29. Local government imposes rates because (a) the government wants the rich to become richer (b) the
people are expected to finance political parties (c) of the need to provide fund for public corporation.
30. Representatives of the people in the local government areas are called (a) parliamentarians (b)
congressmen (c) councilors.
Subjective Part
1. The arm of government responsible for implementing laws in Igbo pre-colonial system
is____________________
2. An institution which seeks to redress people’s
The body of officials who help the executive to formulate and implement policies
is_____________________
3. Legitimacy of government simply means_____________________In the pre-colonial political system,
which of these societies practiced a form of democracy.
4. The head of Oyomesi in the old Oyo Empire was______________________
5. The Yoruba pre-colonial political system was____________________in nature.
6. The eldest son of the Alafin was_________________________
7. In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, sovereignty was located in the__________________.
8. Nigeria was colonized by___________________.
9. The Northern and Southern Protectorate were amalgamated by_______________________
10. Africa lands were shared to Europeans countries in the year______________________
Essay Part; Answer Any Three
1. Write shorts on the following:
a. Election b. Voting c. Civil service d. Public service e. Local government f. indirect rule
2. What is free and fair election?
Explain the following terms; (i) Voting by Post (ii) Voting by
Explain the stages of election.
3. Mention 5 features of the civil service
b. State five functions of the civil service commission.
4. Explain the sources of revenue of local government
b. Explain the problems confronting local government.
5. Examine the features of the Hausa/Fulani pre-colonial administration
b. Examine the features of the Hausa/Fulani pre-colonial administration
