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Government 2010 Objective — Question 1

Which Government Question Paper Type is given to you?

  • A. Type ACorrect
  • B. Type B
  • C. Type C
  • D. Type D

Explanation

This is a Type A Government Question Paper, as indicated on the paper's header.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 2

Nation-state is synonymous with

  • A. nationalism
  • B. self-actualization
  • C. liberation
  • D. sovereigntyCorrect

Explanation

A Nation-State is synonymous with a Sovereign State.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 3

A fundamental component of political culture is

  • A. economic values
  • B. social valuesCorrect
  • C. community structure
  • D. family values

Explanation

Social values are a fundamental component of political culture.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 4

A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is

  • A. gerentocracy
  • B. aristocracyCorrect
  • C. plutocracy
  • D. theocracy

Explanation

Aristocracy is a form of Oligarchic system in which the best citizens rule.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 5

A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is

  • A. an empire
  • B. a monarchy
  • C. a republicCorrect
  • D. a plutocracy

Explanation

A republic is a state/country in which the head of state is elected directly or indirectly.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 6

A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the

  • A. elite rulesCorrect
  • B. elected representatives rule
  • C. majority of the people vote
  • D. majority of the people rule

Explanation

Modern democracy is known as representative democracy; it is the type of democracy in which the citizens elect those that will represent them in government. This is opposed to ancient (classical) democracy, in which all adult males participate directly in decision making.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 7

In a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive, it means that the

  • A. legislature commences legal proceedings against the executive
  • B. executive is expected to go on suspension
  • C. executive is required to resignCorrect
  • D. legislature ceases to trust the executive

Explanation

A vote of no confidence dissolves the cabinet/executive; the executive is required to resign.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 8

The legislative body of the United States of America is the

  • A. Council
  • B. Parliament
  • C. CongressCorrect
  • D. National Assembly

Explanation

The Congress is the legislative body of the USA, while that of the United Kingdom is the Parliament.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 9

Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in

  • A. GhanaCorrect
  • B. Israel
  • C. the United Kingdom
  • D. the United States

Explanation

Ghana's legislature is unicameral (a single chamber).

Government 2010 Objective — Question 10

The Upper House in most federal systems is created to

  • A. enable experienced elders make inputs to governance
  • B. ensure of federating unitsCorrect
  • C. oversee and the Lower House
  • D. prevent excesses of the executive

Explanation

The Upper House in most federal systems is created to ensure representation of federating units, giving component units a voice at the centre.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 11

In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government?

  • A. ConfederalCorrect
  • B. Monarchical
  • C. Unitary
  • D. Federal

Explanation

A confederal system of government allocates major government powers in the hands of the regional/component units, thereby making the government units stronger than the central government.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 12

One of the general tenets of fascist doctrine is that the leader is

  • A. subordinate to the norms of the society
  • B. supreme relative to the constitutionCorrect
  • C. subordinate to the laws of the state
  • D. weak relative to the constitution

Explanation

Fascism originated from Italy; it started between 1922-1943 and is an aggressive nationalist movement that repudiates peace and glorifies war. It rejects the principle of rule of law, therefore the leader is supreme instead of the constitution.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 13

In a cabinet system of government, executive power is exercised by the

  • A. dominant party
  • B. head of governmentCorrect
  • C. president
  • D. monarch

Explanation

The head of government called the Prime Minister exercises real executive power in a cabinet system of government.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 14

The principle of separation of powers is best practiced in the

  • A. feudal system
  • B. presidential systemCorrect
  • C. monarchical system
  • D. parliamentary system

Explanation

A presidential system of government divides governmental powers existing in a state among the three organs of government, unlike the parliamentary system in which members of the executive are also members of the legislature.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 16

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person

  • A. is pronounced dead
  • B. opposes the government violently
  • C. is convicted of a serious crimeCorrect
  • D. leaves the country permanently

Explanation

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person is convicted of a serious crime.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 17

An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is

  • A. general election
  • B. primary electionCorrect
  • C. bye election
  • D. electoral college

Explanation

Primary election is an electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 18

In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it

  • A. guarantees social justice
  • B. eliminates intra-party conflict
  • C. promotes greater mass participation in government
  • D. serves as an instrument of national integrationCorrect

Explanation

In theory, one major advantage of the one-party system is that it serves as an instrument of national integration.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 19

A tactic employed by pressure groups to achieve their objectives is

  • A. lobbyingCorrect
  • B. memorandum
  • C. propaganda
  • D. electioneering campaign

Explanation

Lobbying is a tactic employed by pressure groups to achieve their objectives.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 20

Public opinion can be measured through

  • A. rumour
  • B. negotiation
  • C. strike action
  • D. referendumCorrect

Explanation

A referendum is a yes or no election used to measure public opinion.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 21

Which of the following is the main function of the civil service?

  • A. Mobilizing grassroots support for government
  • B. Implementing government policiesCorrect
  • C. Supporting the party in power
  • D. Allocating resources to the federating units

Explanation

The civil service is a department under the executive branch of government saddled with the responsibility of executing government policies and programmes.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 24

The Aro age-grade system in Igboland was

  • A. an imperial organization
  • B. a religious organization
  • C. a commercial organizationCorrect
  • D. a political organization

Explanation

The Aro age-grade system was primarily a religious organization, though it also had strong commercial influence in Igboland (per the answer key it is designated a religious organization).

Government 2010 Objective — Question 25

France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to

  • A. discourage them from ritual killings
  • B. teach them the art of leadership
  • C. change their way of lifeCorrect
  • D. give them a sound education

Explanation

A policy of assimilation was introduced to make French men out of African subjects, therefore changing their way of life completely.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 26

The foremost British trading company on the West African coast was

  • A. John Holt and Sons
  • B. Royal Niger CompanyCorrect
  • C. Lever Brothers
  • D. United African Company

Explanation

The Royal Niger Company was the foremost British trading company on the West African coast.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 27

Which of these rulers resisted colonial rule and was deported to Calabar?

  • A. King JajaCorrect
  • B. King Kosoko
  • C. Oba Ovoraniwen
  • D. King Dosunmu

Explanation

King Jaja of Opobo resisted colonial rule and was deported/exiled to Saint Vincent via Calabar, while monopolizing oil trade to prevent the colonial power from partaking freely in it.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 28

Nigerian nationalism was described as two-phased by

  • A. David Ricardo
  • B. John Payne Jackson
  • C. James S. ColemanCorrect
  • D. Edward Wilmot Blyden

Explanation

Nigerian nationalism was described as two-phased by James S. Coleman.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 29

One major weakness of the Independence Constitution is that it

  • A. empowered Britain to continue to rule
  • B. failed to provide the country with full sovereigntyCorrect
  • C. gave full powers to the Supreme Court in Nigeria
  • D. gave total independence to Nigeria

Explanation

One major weakness of the Independence Constitution is that it failed to provide the country with full sovereignty.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 30

The first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation was

  • A. Regional Assembly
  • B. Nigerian CouncilCorrect
  • C. Legislative Council
  • D. National Assembly

Explanation

The Nigerian Council was constituted in 1914, making it the first law-making body in Nigeria after amalgamation.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 31

The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by

  • A. Dotun Philips
  • B. Jerome UdojiCorrect
  • C. Simeon Adebo
  • D. S.J. Cookey

Explanation

The designation of ministers as chief executives and accounting officers was recommended by a commission headed by Jerome Udoji.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 32

A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is

  • A. lack of executive power to enforce decisionsCorrect
  • B. lack of adequate resources
  • C. its inability to restrain bureaucratic excesses
  • D. lack of clear-cut mandate

Explanation

A major shortcoming of the Ombudsman is the lack of executive power to enforce decisions.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 33

One of the strong points of the multi-party system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is

  • A. a wider anti-democracy campaign
  • B. the provision for a bicameral legislature
  • C. government interference
  • D. wider political participationCorrect

Explanation

One of the strong points of the multi-party system in Nigeria's Fourth Republic is wider political participation.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 34

In which of the following is the ceremonial and executive powers fused?

  • A. Unitary system of government
  • B. Presidential system of governmentCorrect
  • C. Federal system of government
  • D. Parliamentary system of government

Explanation

In the presidential system of government the position of head of state (the number one person in the state) and the head of government (the person that performs real executive functions) is fused and performed by one person.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 35

A major contentious issue confronting Nigerian federalism is

  • A. revenue allocationCorrect
  • B. poverty
  • C. healthcare delivery
  • D. education

Explanation

Revenue allocation is a major contentious issue confronting Nigerian federalism.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 36

The main purpose of establishing public enterprises in Nigeria is to

  • A. compete with the private sector
  • B. increase government revenue
  • C. enrich the elite
  • D. provide essential servicesCorrect

Explanation

The main purpose of establishing public enterprises in Nigeria is to provide essential services.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 37

Parastatals are established to

  • A. compete with the private sectorCorrect
  • B. enhance entrepreneurial skills
  • C. expand business transactions
  • D. maximize government profits

Explanation

Parastatals (also called Public Corporations) are established to compete with the private sector.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 38

The General Purpose Committee of the local government is the

  • A. body forwarding contracts
  • B. cabinet of the local governmentCorrect
  • C. body responsible for supervising self-help projects
  • D. local government public relations unit

Explanation

The General Purpose Committee of the local government is the cabinet of the local government.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 39

The highest organ of the state during the Babangida Regime was the

  • A. Federal Executive Council
  • B. Provisional Ruling Council
  • C. Armed Forces Ruling CouncilCorrect
  • D. Supreme Military Council

Explanation

The Armed Forces Ruling Council was the highest organ of the state during the Babangida Regime.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 40

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was

  • A. considered as alien
  • B. seen as instrument of impoverishment
  • C. promulgated without consultation with the people
  • D. perceived to abolish the federal systemCorrect

Explanation

Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was perceived to abolish the federal system.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 41

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of

  • A. France's diplomatic relations with Israel
  • B. France's atomic test in the Sahara DesertCorrect
  • C. her poor relations with the francophone countries
  • D. General de Gaulle's negative attitude towards her

Explanation

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because of France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 42

An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is

  • A. her large size
  • B. the state of her economyCorrect
  • C. her large population
  • D. her heterogeneous population

Explanation

Most countries in the non-alignment movement are developing countries, sharing the state of their economy as a common attribute with Nigeria.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 43

Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of

  • A. Ibrahim Babangida
  • B. Olusegun Obasanjo
  • C. Murtala Muhammed
  • D. Yakubu GowonCorrect

Explanation

Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of Yakubu Gowon.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 44

Nigeria was classified as a frontline state for

  • A. helping to end the crisis in Liberia
  • B. participating in peacekeeping in the Congo
  • C. spearheading the formation of African Union
  • D. supporting the liberation efforts in Southern AfricaCorrect

Explanation

Nigeria supported liberation movements and efforts in Southern Africa, being classified as a frontline state for this.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 45

The prominent role Nigeria played in the UN in the 70's earned her

  • A. chairmanship of the General AssemblyCorrect
  • B. permanent representation position
  • C. permanent membership of the Security Council
  • D. membership of the UND

Explanation

Nigeria was the chairman of the UN General Assembly under Yakubu Gowon.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 46

The head of Nigeria's foreign mission in a Commonwealth nation is known as

  • A. attache
  • B. High CommissionerCorrect
  • C. ambassador
  • D. charge d'affaires

Explanation

The head of Nigeria's foreign mission in a Commonwealth nation is known as a High Commissioner.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 47

One major function of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is

  • A. preparing the budget of the Community
  • B. organizing international conferences
  • C. appointing staff of the Secretariat
  • D. appointing the Executive SecretaryCorrect

Explanation

One major function of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is appointing the Executive Secretary.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 48

The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is

  • A. 6-years
  • B. 5 years
  • C. 4 years
  • D. 2yearsCorrect

Explanation

The tenure of non-permanent members of the Security Council is 2 years.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 49

The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the

  • A. General Assembly in plenary session
  • B. Security Council acting alone
  • C. Permanent members of the Security Council on the recommendation of the General Assembly
  • D. General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security CouncilCorrect

Explanation

The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.

Government 2010 Objective — Question 50

The approval of treaties and agreements of the Economic Community of West African States is the responsibility of the

  • A. Assembly of Heads of State and Government
  • B. Secretariat
  • C. Council of MinistersCorrect
  • D. ECOWAS Tribunal

Explanation

The approval of treaties and agreements of ECOWAS is the responsibility of the Council of Ministers.

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