Government is the study of political institutions, processes, and theories. It examines agencies, political bodies, and the workings of the state.
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Question 1: An example of promotional pressure group is the
Options:
A) Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
B) Nigerian Medical Association
C) Civil Liberties Organisation
D) Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 2:
__________ was a major factor that contributed to the rise of the Sokoto Caliphate.
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A) Agricultural revolution.
B) Slave trade
C) European colonization
D) Islamic Jihad
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 3: Which of the following countries does NOT operate a federal constitution
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A) USA
B) Canada
C) Nigeria
D) France
E) Switzerland
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 4: The main function of the judiciary is to
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A) serve as the watch-dog of the executive
B) enact laws
C) execute the laws of the land
D) interpret the laws
E) protect the interest of accused persons
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 5: The first African Secretary General of the United Nations is
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A) Kofi Annan
B) Joe Garba
C) Boutrous Boutrous Ghali
D) Ibrahim Gambari
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 6: Local Government Reforms were carried out by the Federal Military Government in
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A) 1970
B) 1976
C) 1967
D) 1966
E) 1979
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 7: Nationalist movements in West Africa
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A) began earlier in the French colonies than in the British ones
B) were given all necessary support by the colonial governors who were liberal at heart
C) were assisted by indigenous individuals educated in Europe and North America
D) were in fact encouraged and later led by traditional rulers who had the much needed foresight and courage
E) were parochial and did not really influence one another
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 8: The Lol Cadres, a major factor in the constitutional development of the French colonial territories, was introduced in
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A) 1940
B) 1946
C) 1950
D) 1956
E) 1960
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 9: Frarchise ensures
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A) participation in public affairs
B) classless democratic system
C) the emergence of ideal leadership
D) equal representation
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 10: Rates are generally collected in Nigeria by
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A) the State Ministry of Finance
B) the Department of Inland Revenue
C) The Emirate or Traditional Council
D) the Local Government Council
E) Presidential Liaison officers
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The correct answer is D .