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The Inspector General of Police is appointed by the executive on the advice of the
The Inspector General of Police is appointed by the President on the advice of the Nigerian Police Council.
A major problem associated with the Nigerian federalism is
Fiscal allocation (revenue allocation) has consistently been a major contentious issue associated with Nigerian federalism.
The six African members of the Nigeria Council were nominated by the
The six African (unofficial) members of the Nigerian Council were nominated by the Governor.
In the Second Republic, the total membership of each House of Assembly was determined by the
The total membership of each House of Assembly in the Second Republic was determined by the constitution.
Privatization and commercialization programmes in Nigeria have
Privatization and commercialization programmes in Nigeria have de-emphasized government ownership of enterprises.
The fear of domination in the public service led to the adoption of population as a formula for revenue allocation, establishment of the Civil Service Commission,
The fear of domination in the public service led to the establishment of the Federal Character Commission, to ensure fair representation of Nigeria's diverse groups.
In the Igbo political system, the most senior member of the council of elders is the
In the Igbo political system, the Okpara is typically the most senior member (eldest) of the council of elders.
The immediate cause of the 1966 military coup d'etat in Nigeria was
Political instability arising from the crisis surrounding the 1964/65 elections and regional conflicts was the immediate cause of the 1966 coup.
The exclusive list is reserved for legislation by the
The exclusive legislative list is reserved for the federal government to legislate on.
The participation of Nigerians in the Second World War created the awareness in the nationalists that the
Nigerian participation in WWII exposed nationalists to the reality that Europeans were not superior, fuelling the independence movement.
Which of the following mostly militates against the efficiency and productivity of public corporations in Nigeria?
Incessant government interference is widely regarded as the major factor militating against the efficiency and productivity of public corporations in Nigeria.
The power to nominate members of the judiciary at the federal level under the 1999 Constitution is vested in the
The National Judicial Council is vested with the power to nominate and recommend candidates for appointment to federal judicial offices.
Prior to 1976, the local government system practiced in Northern Nigeria was
Prior to 1976, the local government system practiced in Northern Nigeria was the chief-in-council system.
In the segmented Tiv society, governance was usually confined to the
In the segmented Tiv society (which lacked centralized chieftaincy), governance was usually confined to the clan.
Which of the following influenced nationalist activities in Nigeria?
The National Congress of British West Africa was a major direct influence on nationalist activities in Nigeria, being a West African-focused movement.
The party that did not control any state in the Second Republic was
The Nigeria Advance Party (NAP) did not control any state in the Second Republic.
'Pacification' refers to a process through which some areas in Nigeria were acquired by
'Pacification' refers to a process through which some areas in Nigeria were acquired through military conquest by the British colonial forces.
Counter-trade was introduced by the government led by
Counter-trade was introduced by the Muhammadu Buhari administration.
A major limitation of the Commonwealth is that it lacks
A major limitation of the Commonwealth is that it lacks the power to compel member-nations to comply with its decisions, since membership and compliance are largely voluntary.
Which of the following countries has withdrawn her membership of the ECOWAS?
Mauritania withdrew its membership from ECOWAS.
Which of the following is a major threat to OPEC?
The development of viable alternatives to crude oil is a major long-term threat to OPEC's influence and relevance.
The AU's right to intervene in a member country in crisis portrays it as
The AU's right to intervene in a member country during crisis portrays it as a supranational organization, since it exercises authority above that of individual member states in such matters.
The permanent membership of the UN Security Council is
The permanent membership of the UN Security Council is five (the P5: US, UK, France, Russia, China).
An advantage of flexible constitution is that it allows for
An advantage of a flexible constitution is that it allows for ease of amendment.
Power refers to the
Power refers to the ability to impose one's will upon others.
Prorogation is the bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through
Prorogation is the bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation.
The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as
The right of all eligible citizens to vote and be voted for is referred to as universal suffrage.
Values, beliefs and orientation of a political system are internalized through
Political socialization is the process through which values, beliefs and orientation of a political system are internalized by members of society.
Occupational pressure group pursue their objectives mainly by
Occupational (interest) pressure groups mainly pursue their objectives by issuing ultimatums and embarking on strikes.
In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises the
In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises the prime minister and members of the parliament.
The committee that scrutinizes budget proposals in the legislature is the
The Appropriation Committee is the committee that scrutinizes budget proposals in the legislature.
Democracy is a system of government that is
Democracy is a system of government that is constituted by the will of the majority of the citizens.
Collective ownership of property is associated with
Collective ownership of property is associated with communism.
The agency responsible for investigating allegations of maladministration in the civil service is the
The Public Complaints Commission is responsible for investigating allegations of maladministration in the civil service.
A political entity that possesses independence is a
A state is a political entity that possesses independence (sovereignty).
The principle that advocates strict adherence to the fundamental laws of a country is
Constitutionalism is the principle that advocates strict adherence to the fundamental laws of a country.
One advantage of the unitary system over the federal system is its
One advantage of the unitary system over the federal system is its cost effectiveness, since it avoids the duplication of institutions across multiple tiers of government.
Which of the following is a duty of an electoral commission?
Registration of political parties is a duty of an electoral commission.
A form of government in which the nobles rule for the benefit of all is
Aristocracy is a form of government in which the nobles (the best-qualified citizens) rule for the benefit of all.
Fascism as an ideology facilitates
Fascism as an ideology facilitates totalitarianism, characterized by absolute state control and suppression of opposition.
A prominent feature of a presidential system of government is
Separation of powers is a prominent feature of a presidential system of government.
The executive checks the excesses of the legislature through
The executive checks the excesses of the legislature through the use of veto power on bills passed by the legislature.
The consciousness of a common identity of a people is called
Nationalism is the consciousness of a common identity of a people, sharing a common ancestry, culture, or history.
Citizenship of a state by descent requires that
Citizenship by descent requires that one's parents or grandparents were citizens of that state, i.e. citizenship passed down through lineage.
In order to dispense justice impartially, the judiciary primarily needs
In order to dispense justice impartially, the judiciary primarily needs independence from the other arms of government.
A state with a hegemonic political party is one in which
A state with a hegemonic political party is one in which one party dominates while other parties are officially recognized but have little real chance of gaining power.
Nigeria's commitment to the liberation of Africa could best be seen in her policy towards
Nigeria's commitment to the liberation of Africa was strongly demonstrated through her firm policy and support against apartheid South Africa and towards the independence of Angola.
The set of policies on the basis of which countries interact with one another is called
Foreign policy is the set of policies on the basis of which countries interact with one another.
Nigeria's membership of the UN complements her foreign policy in the area of
Nigeria's membership of the UN complements her foreign policy in the area of multilateral diplomacy.
Nigeria teamed up with other developing countries to assert a neutral posture under the platform of
Nigeria teamed up with other developing countries to assert a neutral posture under the platform of the Non-aligned Movement.
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