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Government 2016 Objective — Question 1

A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria's Second Republic was

  • A. NPP
  • B. UPNCorrect
  • C. PRP
  • D. GNPP

Explanation

The UPN was runner up to NPN in the 1979 presidential election.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 2

The exclusion of Africans from colonial administration is associated with

  • A. policy of assimilationCorrect
  • B. indirect rule system
  • C. policy of association
  • D. indignant policy

Explanation

This was used in the French colonial administration.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 3

During the 1964 Federal Election in Nigeria, the United Progressive Grand Alliance comprised the

  • A. NNDP, NPC and NDC
  • B. NPC, UMBC and BYM
  • C. UMBC, A NEPU and NCNCCorrect
  • D. UMBC, BYM, NEPU and NPC

Explanation

UMBC, A NEPU and NCNC comprised the United Progressive Grand Alliance during the 1964 Federal Election.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 4

Which of the following binds Commonwealth Nations together?

  • A. Uniform Political System
  • B. Common Currency
  • C. Common Language
  • D. Common Colonial HistoryCorrect

Explanation

The commonwealth of nations is an association of former British colony.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 5

A structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units is

  • A. confederal
  • B. oligarchic
  • C. unitary
  • D. federalismCorrect

Explanation

Federalism is a structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 6

Which of the following performs oversight functions?

  • A. JudiciaryCorrect
  • B. Civil service
  • C. Executive
  • D. Bureaucracy

Explanation

The oversight function is the review, monitoring and supervision of government agencies, programs and policy implementation, performed by the judiciary/legislature.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 7

Foreign Policy refers to

  • A. a policy made by a country when it is at war
  • B. the general principles of a state regarding international behaviourCorrect
  • C. a policy made by a foreign country
  • D. a policy made by a country for foreigners

Explanation

Foreign Policy is the general principles of a state regarding international behavior. Foreign Policy is the promotion of national interest at the international level.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 8

"From each according to his ability to each according to needs" is the principle of

  • A. CommunismCorrect
  • B. Socialism
  • C. Capitalism
  • D. Communalism

Explanation

Communism is the highest stage of human development. One of its main features is equitable distribution of wealth.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 9

The maintenance of law and order is a function of the

  • A. legislature
  • B. military
  • C. judiciary
  • D. executiveCorrect

Explanation

The maintenance of law and order is a function of the executive.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 10

The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as

  • A. political orientation
  • B. political apathy
  • C. political culture
  • D. political socializationCorrect

Explanation

Political socialization is the process of acquiring, developing, internalizing and incorporating the beliefs, norms, idea, values and attitude of a given political society.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 11

A nation could be identified through its

  • A. military strength
  • B. common language and cultureCorrect
  • C. population
  • D. constitution

Explanation

A nation could be identified through its common language and culture.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 12

A network of groups of people in an institution expressing human association is

  • A. community
  • B. societyCorrect
  • C. nation
  • D. state

Explanation

A network of groups of people in an institution expressing human association is a society.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 13

The Commission on Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration is an organ of

  • A. The United Nations
  • B. Commonwealth
  • C. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
  • D. African UnionCorrect

Explanation

The Commission on Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration is an organ of the African Union.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 14

The policy of assimilation was the colonial policy of the

  • A. FrenchCorrect
  • B. British
  • C. Portuguese
  • D. German

Explanation

The policy of assimilation was the colonial policy of the French.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 15

The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants is the responsibility of the

  • A. Civil Service CommissionCorrect
  • B. Public Complaint Commission
  • C. Judicial Service Commission
  • D. Public Service Institute of Nigeria

Explanation

The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants is the responsibility of the Civil Service Commission.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 16

A country is said to operate an unwritten constitution if the

  • A. constitution is not contained in a single documentCorrect
  • B. constitution cannot be written down
  • C. existing constitution can be suspended at will
  • D. country is not having a printed constitution

Explanation

A country is said to operate an unwritten constitution if the constitution is not contained in a single document.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 17

The form of government headed by a king is

  • A. monarchyCorrect
  • B. presidentialism
  • C. fascism
  • D. republicanism

Explanation

The form of government headed by a king is monarchy.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 18

Citizens exercise their sovereignty by

  • A. attending political rallies
  • B. voting at electionsCorrect
  • C. registration to vote
  • D. their right to sue the state

Explanation

Sovereignty belongs to the people but transferred to the government at elections.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 19

Which of these is an attribute of government?

  • A. Political PowerCorrect
  • B. Sovereignty
  • C. Constitution
  • D. Definite territory

Explanation

Political Power is an attribute of government.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 20

Nigerian Judiciary is headed by

  • A. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
  • B. Solicitor-General of the Federation
  • C. Chief Justice of the FederationCorrect
  • D. President, Court of Appeal

Explanation

Nigerian Judiciary is headed by the Chief Justice of the Federation.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 21

The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by

  • A. John Locke
  • B. Thomas Hobbes
  • C. Jean BodinCorrect
  • D. Baron De Montesquieu

Explanation

The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by Jean Bodin.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 22

Public opinion is commonly referred to as composite reaction of the citizenry on

  • A. matters relating to association
  • B. legal rights of foreigners
  • C. matters affecting governmentCorrect
  • D. key issues that affect them

Explanation

Public opinion is commonly referred to as composite reaction of the citizenry on matters affecting government.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 23

In order to assist fellow developing countries, Nigeria initiated the

  • A. New Partnership for African Development
  • B. Economic Community of West African States
  • C. Concept of Medium Powers
  • D. Technical Aid Corps SchemeCorrect

Explanation

Nigeria initiated the Technical Aid Corps Scheme to assist fellow developing countries.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 24

In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the

  • A. Umunna
  • B. Oha-na-ezeCorrect
  • C. Umuada
  • D. Ofo Title Holders

Explanation

In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the Oha-na-eze.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 25

Separation of powers as an ingredient of presidential system implies the

  • A. distinction of governmental powersCorrect
  • B. demarcation of levels of government
  • C. distinction between head of state and head of government
  • D. sharing of governmental powers

Explanation

Separation of powers as an ingredient of presidential system implies the distinction of governmental powers.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 26

The major objective of pressure group is to

  • A. change government
  • B. form government
  • C. influence governmentCorrect
  • D. fund election

Explanation

The major objective of pressure group is to influence government policies.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 27

The foreign policy principle that informed Nigeria's position in the liberation of African states is

  • A. economic diplomacy
  • B. AfrocentrismCorrect
  • C. non-alignment
  • D. non-interference

Explanation

Africa as the centre piece of Nigeria's foreign policy (Afrocentrism) informed Nigeria's position in the liberation of African states.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 28

A type of political association that brings the rich and the poor together is

  • A. Broker party
  • B. Charismatic party
  • C. Elite party
  • D. Mass partyCorrect

Explanation

A mass party is a type of political association that comprises all classes of people, bringing the rich and poor together.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 29

In Nigeria, the foundations of federalism was laid by the

  • A. Macpherson Constitution
  • B. Lyttleton Constitution
  • C. Clifford Constitution
  • D. Richards ConstitutionCorrect

Explanation

It laid the foundation for federalism by dividing Nigeria into 3 region.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 30

Which of the following is a form of delegated legislation?

  • A. Case law
  • B. Convention
  • C. EdictCorrect
  • D. Acts

Explanation

Edict is a law made by the State Military government.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 31

Franchise can be described as the right to

  • A. vote at elections
  • B. form political parties
  • C. vote and be voted forCorrect
  • D. contest in elections

Explanation

Franchise can be described as the right to vote and be voted for.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 32

A major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria was the

  • A. intention of creating states
  • B. diversity of culture and languageCorrect
  • C. abundance of natural resources
  • D. low level of literacy

Explanation

Diversity of culture and language was a major factor that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 33

The office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was created in

  • A. 1951
  • B. 1954
  • C. 1959
  • D. 1957Correct

Explanation

This was as a result of the 1957 London Constitutional Conference.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 34

The Nigeria Police is an agency of the

  • A. judicial arm of government
  • B. Ministry of Defence
  • C. executive arm of governmentCorrect
  • D. Ministry of Interior

Explanation

The Nigeria Police is an agency of the executive arm of government.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 35

The legislature checks the excesses of the executive through

  • A. appointment of civil servants
  • B. screening of governors
  • C. scrutiny of the budget of judgesCorrect
  • D. dissolution

Explanation

The legislature checks the excesses of the executive through scrutiny of the budget.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 36

Government by the best, citizens is referred to as

  • A. aristocracyCorrect
  • B. democracy
  • C. oligarchy
  • D. plutocracy

Explanation

Government by the best citizens is referred to as aristocracy - the government of the nobles.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 37

The charter establishing the AU was signed in

  • A. Libya
  • B. Ethiopia
  • C. South Africa
  • D. DurbanCorrect

Explanation

The charter establishing the AU was signed in Durban, South Africa in July 2002.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 38

In Nigeria, items in the exclusive list are under the jurisdiction of

  • A. regional government
  • B. central governmentCorrect
  • C. local government
  • D. state government

Explanation

In Nigeria, items in the exclusive list are under the jurisdiction of central government. This is also known as federal government.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 39

Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa?

  • A. Cultural superiority
  • B. Scientific superiority
  • C. Humanitarianism
  • D. Economic interestCorrect

Explanation

Economic interest is one of the major factors that motivated colonialism in Africa.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 40

The responsibility of giving policy guidelines to the board of corporations rests with the

  • A. Board of Directors
  • B. MinisterCorrect
  • C. Chairman
  • D. Permanent Secretary

Explanation

The responsibility of giving policy guidelines to the board of corporations rests with the Minister.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 41

Which of these institutions make bye-laws?

  • A. Council of State
  • B. National Assembly
  • C. Local Government CouncilCorrect
  • D. State House of Assembly

Explanation

Local Government Council is the institution that makes bye-laws.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 42

Which of the following commissions was established by the 1979 Constitution?

  • A. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
  • B. Federal Character CommissionCorrect
  • C. Federal Road Safety Commission
  • D. Federal Electoral Commission

Explanation

The Federal Character Commission was established by the 1979 Constitution.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 43

Federal and state governments legislate on items in the

  • A. residual list
  • B. legislative list
  • C. exclusive list
  • D. concurrent listCorrect

Explanation

Federal and state governments legislate on items in the concurrent list.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 44

In Nigeria, Public corporations are established by

  • A. executive order
  • B. a bye-law
  • C. an act of parliamentCorrect
  • D. military decree

Explanation

In Nigeria, Public corporations are established by an act of parliament.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 45

In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, the spiritual and political powers were vested in the

  • A. EmirCorrect
  • B. Madawaki
  • C. Galadima
  • D. Waziri

Explanation

In the Hausa pre-colonial political system, the spiritual and political powers were vested in the Emir.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 46

Which of the following approves the annual budget of the UN?

  • A. The General AssemblyCorrect
  • B. The Secretariat
  • C. The Security Council
  • D. Trusteeship Council

Explanation

The General Assembly approves the annual budget of the UN.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 48

A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it

  • A. is costly to operate
  • B. does not tolerate oppositionCorrect
  • C. does not care about the feelings of the masses
  • D. discourages periodic elections

Explanation

A disadvantage of the one-party system is that it does not tolerate opposition.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 49

At the formation of the OAU, Nigeria belonged to the

  • A. Monrovia GroupCorrect
  • B. Casablanca Group
  • C. Lagos Group
  • D. Brazzaville Group

Explanation

At the formation of the OAU, Nigeria belonged to the Monrovia Group.

Government 2016 Objective — Question 50

The ECOWAS Monitoring Group began its operation in

  • A. Sierra-Leone
  • B. Guinea
  • C. Gambia
  • D. LiberiaCorrect

Explanation

The ECOWAS Monitoring Group began its operation in Liberia.

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