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: Case - laws are made by the
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A) Legislature
B) Executive
C) Judiciary
D) Attorney General and Minister of Justice
E) President
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 2: Nigeria's quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her
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A) military might
B) economic strength
C) size and population
D) generosity
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 3: A cabinet system of government is practised in
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A) the USSR
B) the USA
C) the People's Republic of China
D) the United Kingdom
E) North Korea
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 4: One of the factors that led to the decline of feudalism is
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A) opposition to the system by the wealthy
B) industrialization
C) opposition
D) the discovery of new lands
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 5: Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in
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A) Ghana
B) Sierra Leone
C) The Gambia
D) Nigeria
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 6:
Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups?
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A) They only represent the interests of the wealthy.
B) They have no influence on the government policies
C) They may prioritize their own interests over the public interest
D) They often resort to violent tactics
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 7:
The operations of a pressure group can be hindered by
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A) poor leadership
B) general observation
C) membership drive
D) spiritual forces
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 8:
The process of pressure groups trying to influence legislation is known as
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A) ultimatum
B) dialogue
C) strike
D) lobbying
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 9: Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of
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A) France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert
B) the poor relations of the Franco phone countries with her
C) General de-Gaulle's negative attitude towards her
D) France's diplomatic relations with Israel
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 10: Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
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A) seen as an instrument of impoverishment
B) perceived to abolish the federal system
C) promulgated without consultation with the people
D) considered as alien
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The correct answer is B .