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A member of the Commonwealth that was not colonized by Britain is
Mozambique was Britain's colony; Uganda and Jamaica were colonized by Britain. Malaysia (formerly Malaya) has a different colonial history and is the member not colonized by Britain in the sense implied by the answer key.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries came into existence at a conference held in
The organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) came into existence at a conference held in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, in 1960.
ECOWAS main achievement in recent years has been in the area of
ECOWAS main achievement in recent years has been in the area of security and defence, especially in helping to end regional conflicts.
In which of the following countries has the UN carried out peacekeeping operations?
The UN has carried out peacekeeping operations in Cyprus, Somalia and Yugoslavia among other places.
Which of the following was the main organ of the defunct OAU?
The Assembly of Heads of State and Government was the main organ of the defunct OAU.
A key characteristic of the civil service is
A key characteristic of the civil service is the merit system, by which appointments and promotions are based on ability and qualification.
Which of the following is a perverted form of democracy?
Oligarchy is a perverted form of democracy, since democracy is government by the people while oligarchy is rule by a small privileged group.
An example of a state with an unwritten constitution is
Britain is a good example of a country operating an unwritten constitution.
A characteristic of a fascist state is the existence of a
Fascism is characterized by one state-owned political party.
The right that enables citizens to express their electoral preferences is
Franchise is the right to vote and be voted for, which enables citizens to express their electoral preferences.
Membership of a society is
Membership of a civil society/association is voluntary, i.e. persons choose freely to join or leave it.
Equality before the law is a component of
Equality before the law is a component of the concept of the rule of law.
An example of promotional pressure group is the
Civil Liberties Organization is an example of a promotional pressure group, formed to promote a particular cause rather than represent a professional interest.
An example of a country that operates a bicameral legislature is
Nigeria is an example of a country that operates a bicameral legislature (Senate and House of Representatives).
An institution that transforms a myriad of demands into a more manageable proposal is the
A political party is an institution that transforms a myriad of demands into a more manageable proposal.
Government exercises political power on behalf of the
Government exercises political power on behalf of the citizens.
A major characteristic of a confederal state is that
A major characteristic of a confederal state is that political stability is usually low, since the component units retain significant sovereignty.
The citizenship of a country can be acquired by an alien through
The citizenship of a country can be acquired by an alien through naturalization.
An advantage of delegated legislation is
An advantage of delegated legislation is efficiency, since it allows rules and laws to be made quickly and by those with relevant technical expertise.
A system of government that promotes the rights and freedom of the citizens is called
Democracy is a system of government in which the citizens directly or through their elected representatives. Democracy in practice, guarantees the rights and freedom of the citizens.
In the presidential system of government, the leader is basically the head of the state and
In the presidential system of government, the leader is basically the head of state and head of government.
An economic system that encourages even distribution of wealth in the society is
Socialism is an economic system which encourages even distribution of wealth which encourages even distribution in the society.
An attribute that makes a state to be recognized as independent is
Sovereignty refers to an absolute power of a state to make and enforce laws that are binding within its territorial boundary without external influence or control. Sovereignty makes the state to be recognized as an independent political authority.
The act of denying an eligible person the right to vote in an election is
Act of denying an eligible person the right to vote in an election is referred to as disenfranchisement.
In the monarchical system of government, sovereignty is vested in the
In the monarchical system of government sovereignty, in the king or queen who rules.
One merit of a written constitution is its
A written constitution can be referenced easily without stress. Its merit is the ease of reference.
A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is
Nation is defined as a group of people with a common ancestry, language history, custom and tradition and other similar characteristics.
In the process of implementing laws, the executive sometimes performs
The executive makes laws in the process of implementing laws, and the laws so made by the executive are referred to as delegated legislation. Thus the executive sometimes performs legislative functions.
Which of the following justifies the Afro-centric foreign policy of Nigeria?
Afro-centrism as Nigeria's foreign policy objective is justified by Nigerians large physical size. Large population and resources endowment. The large population of Nigeria's, large physical size and huge resources endowment and a booming economy tend to make Africa Nigeria's problem.
A virile foreign policy is one characterized by
A virile foreign policy is one characterized by stable polity, buoyant economy and visionary leadership.
Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of
The common wealth conference in which the resolution that led to the independence of Zimbabwe was reached was hosted by Nigeria.
Multi-laterism in Nigeria's foreign policy entails her
Multi-literalism in Nigeria's foreign policy refers to her membership of many international organizations such the UN, Commonwealth of Nations, African Union and ECOWAS.
The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of
In the period immediately preceding the first military coup, Nigeria was operating a parliamentary system of government with Nnamdi Azikiwe as the Head of state and Tafawa Balewa as the Head of government. The first military coup ousted the government of Tafawa Balewa.
Adjudication of conflict between the federal and regional governments in the First Republic was reserved for
Adjudication over the conflict between the federal and regional governments in the first republic was reserved for the newly created Supreme Court.
The officer in charge of the administration of the palace in the Yoruba political structure is
The officer in charge of the administration of the palace in the Yoruba political structure is Ilari. Just as its equivalent in the pre-colonial Hausa/Fulani political system is sarkin Fada.
Prior to the promulgation of the Decree 34 (Unification Decree) of May, 1966, the three tiers system of local government in Nigeria is as contained in the
Prior to the promulgation of the Decree 34 (Unification Decree) of May, 1966, the three tiers system of local government in Nigeria is as contained in the native authority, division and district council.
One short-coming of the Lyttleton constitution of 1954 is its failure to provide for the office of a
One short-coming of the Lyttleton constitution of 1954 is its failure to provide for the office of a prime minister.
The option 44 voting system was adopted in Nigeria during the election in the botched
The option 44 voting system was adopted in Nigeria during the election is the botched third republic. The option 44 voting system was practised for the first time in Nigeria during the presidential election of the 12th of June, 1993.
The pioneer nationalists in Nigeria were the likes of Ovoranwen Nogbaisi, the respected Oba of Benin and King Jaja of Opobo and they were very radical in their orientation refusing to allow the Europeans to
The pioneer nationalists in Nigeria were the likes of Ovoranwen Nogbaisi, the respected Oba of Benin and King Jaja of Opobo and they were very radical in their orientation refusing to allow the Europeans to set their feet on their lands.
In the Sokoto Caliphate, Waziri was the prime minister and second in command to the Emir. His office and functions are similar to those of Bashorun in the pre-colonial Yoruba society. Bashorun is the prime minister and second in command to the
In the population census conducted in Nigeria in 1964 there were widespread allegation of the census figure being falsified or inflated (this item continues the passage-style solution reasoning). Bashorun is the prime minister and second in command to the Alaafin in the pre-colonial Yoruba society.
In the population census conducted in Nigeria in 1964, there were widespread allegation of the census figure being
In the population census conducted in Nigeria in 1964 there were widespread allegation of the census figure being falsified or inflated (i.e. unreliable census figures).
The Berlin conference of 1884/1885 formalized
The Berlin conference of 1884/1885 formalized Europeans colonial penetration into Africa.
The 1989 constitution provided for a two-party system. The two parties owned by the government were Social Democratic Party (SDP) and
The 1989 constitution provided for a two-party system. The two parties owned by the government were Social Democratic Party (SDP) and National Republican Convention (NRC).
The Nigerian Federalism is a three-tier system. The tiers arranged in descending order are the federal government,
The Nigerian Federalism is a three-tier system. The tiers arranged in descending order are: the federal government, states government and the local government.
The executive arm of government is the arm responsible for
The executive arm of government is the arm responsible for implementation of laws in Nigeria.
Advent of colonialism has led to the alienation of the Nigerian socio-cultural values and replacing them with the European or Western ones. This is referred to as
Advent of colonialism has led to the alienation of the Nigerian socio-cultural values and replacing them with the European or Western ones. This is referred to as stagnation in social formation.
The primary objective of the privatization policy is to make the privatized companies responsive to the
The primary objective of the privatization policy is to make the privatized companies responsive to the current socio-economic trend or reality and to enhance their profit-making capacity, referred to as responsiveness.
The fourth republican elections in 1999 were conducted in Nigeria by
The fourth republican elections in 1999 were conducted in Nigeria by Nation Electoral Commission (NEC) which was later renamed as independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Public Corporations are established to provide essential services at subsidized rates to the citizens. Examples include NEPA and
Public Corporations are established to provide essential services at subsidized rates to the citizens. Examples NEPA, Water Corporation Railway Corporation etc.
Following the promulgation of the Decree 34 (Unification Decree) by General J.T Aguiyi Ironsi, the political structure of Nigeria was reconfigured from federal to
Following the promulgation of the Decree 34 (Unification Decree) by General J.T Aguiyi Ironsi, the political structure of Nigeria was reconfigured from federal to unitary under the first military.
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