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 11: The tenure of the president of the UN Secretary council is__________
Options:
A) one month
B) six month
C) two years
D) one year
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 12: Equality before the law is a component of
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A) separation of powers
B) checks and balances
C) the rule of law
D) constitutional law
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 13: The 1989 Nigerian Constitution provided for a
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A) multi-party system
B) zero-party system
C) two-party system
D) one-party system
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 14: The British Government revoked the Charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the ministration of Nigeria in
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A) 1861
B) 1885
C) 1900
D) 1914
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 15:
Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by
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A) military junta
B) a single ruler
C) religious leaders
D) the old
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 16: An electoral system is the system which governs
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A) the appointment of the Pope elections
B) how people vote
C) the conduct of elections
D) the appointment of cabinet ministers
E) the appointment of judges
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 17:
The judiciary checks the other arms of government through
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A) Judicial recall
B) Judicial precedence
C) Judicial review
D) Judicial oversight
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 18: How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States?
Options:
A) 16
B) 15
C) 13
D) 11
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 19: President Shehu Shagari was elected
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A) by the Election Tribunal
B) By the supreme Court
C) on the first ballot
D) by the federal Electoral Commission
E) by the National Assembly
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 20: Under the Presidential system of government in Nigeria
Options:
A) there is no formal opposition in the national legislature
B) the Majority that of the President
C) State governments do not have any powers except those allowed by the Central Government
D) the President has absolute power
E) the personal staff of the President are civil servants
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The correct answer is A .