All 50 questions from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Government 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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An act of renewing and rebounding democracy is through
A general election is conducted to change an outgoing government or office holder, making it possible to replace an old government, thereby renewing and rebounding democracy.
The greatest threat to democracy is
Lack of a free press is a serious threat to any democracy, since a free press holds government accountable and keeps citizens informed.
A political structure in which the ruling position is open to all irrespective of one's background is known as
Republicanism is a form of government in which the state is ruled by representatives of the people, and the ruling position is open to anyone irrespective of background, unlike a monarchy which is based on heredity.
Government is a subset of the
The state is an entity, while government is an institution set up to manage the state; government is therefore a part (subset) of the larger state.
The attitudes, beliefs, values and emotions of people which are projected or expressed in a political system is known as
Political culture refers to the widely shared beliefs, values and attitudes about the nature of political systems; types include parochial, subject and participant political culture.
What is the process through which an individual learns, acquires skills which help one to understand and evaluate the world of politics around?
Political socialization is the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, attitudes and skills of the political system around them.
Democratic systems, unlike military governments, are distinguished by the fact that
A democratic system acknowledges the rights of the individual and swears to protect them, while a military government often suspends the constitution and infringes on fundamental human rights.
When the press is regulated and controlled in their operations it is called
Censorship is the regulation and control of what the press may publish, such as books, plays, films or reports, especially by government officials.
An electoral contest among the members of the same political party to elect candidates on the ticket of the party is referred to as
Primary elections are conducted within a political party to determine its flag bearer/candidate, distinct from a bye-election, which fills a vacant post after death or recall.
Free and fair election can greatly be hampered by
Vote buying during elections prevents free, fair and credible elections, since voter inducement does not reflect the true popular opinion of the people.
What term is given to a composition of the various methods and techniques involved in the conduct of elections in a country?
The electoral system refers to the composition of the various methods and techniques used to conduct elections in a country.
Public opinion plays a major role in a democratic environment by ensuring
Public opinion is the view of the people concerning government policies; it encourages accountability from political leaders in a democratic environment.
A body of electors chosen or appointed by a large group is referred to as
An Electoral College is a set of electors who are selected/chosen by a large group to elect a candidate to a particular office.
Which institution of a democratic state influences the political behaviour of the citizens?
Political parties create awareness and sensitize the people about the political system, thereby influencing citizens' political behaviour.
Legitimacy of a political system is important in the following ways, except
Legitimacy is the acceptance of a government by the people; it is not a tool for suppression, so option A is the exception (not a benefit of legitimacy).
Political parties best serve the purpose of
One of the core functions of political parties is smooth change of government (democratic integration), which is a foundation of democracy.
The greatest setback when democratic governments are toppled is that
When a civilian government is overthrown, it becomes illegitimate because it no longer reflects the popular choice of the people, so their representation suffers.
The chief Justice in a democratic system can only be removed from office on the grounds of
Any public office holder, including the Chief Justice, can only be removed on the basis of proven misconduct or abuse of office.
Local government operates by using
Local government exercises delegated power - authority/legislation given to it by extra legislative bodies (e.g. central/state government); laws made by local government are referred to as bye-laws.
The British Protectorate was governed through the
Britain adopted indirect rule, ruling her colonies through traditional rulers and intermediaries, while France adopted the direct rule system (assimilation).
One of the merits of the indirect rule policy was that the
Under indirect rule, the existing culture and traditions of the people were respected and retained, unlike the policy of assimilation, which abolished local culture.
The French colonial policy towards its West African Colonies was negative in that
French colonial policy showed disregard for the customs and traditions of the people, unlike the British indirect rule policy.
One of the functions of the Executive Council in the British Colonial Administration was that it
The Executive Council was comprised mainly of white officials, and played only an advisory role to the Governor on matters of policy.
The chiefs were still relevant in the colonial era by way of
Chiefs remained relevant during the colonial era by helping to maintain and preserve the customs and traditions of the people.
Post-World War II Nationalism took a new form characterized by
World War II was the trigger that angered nationalists, leading to a new, more militant and boisterous form of nationalism demanding independence.
One of the notable features of Post-World War II Nationalism was that
Post-WWII nationalism after independence was geared towards uniting people from all walks of life together for the common cause of independence.
The treaty establishing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was signed in
The ECOWAS treaty was signed by Heads of State and Government in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1975.
Which of the following is NOT a problem faced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Language barriers, member states producing similar/competing commodities, and porous borders/smuggling are all recognised problems faced by ECOWAS.
The Commonwealth of Nations is best described as
The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries, most of which are former British colonies.
A sovereign state's goals and ambitions, whether economic, military, cultural or otherwise, in its interaction with other nations of the world are referred to as
National interest is the goal that any sovereign state pursues in its interactions with other nations of the world.
A critical challenge currently facing the United Nations (UN) is the issue of
Global warming - a gradual, long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect - is a critical challenge facing the UN.
One of the negative political effects of the interdependence of states is
Interdependence among states often leads to an erosion of individual state sovereignty, as states must accommodate the interests of others.
Foreign policy rides on the back of
Diplomacy is the activity or skill of managing international relations, typically carried out by a country's representatives abroad, and foreign policy is largely executed through diplomacy.
Enshrining fundamental human rights in a country's constitution is important mainly because it
Enshrinement of fundamental human rights in the constitution is meant to prevent the government from abusing power and to uphold the rights of the people.
A nation, unlike a state, lacks which of the following attributes?
A nation possesses attributes such as permanence, government, population and territorial integrity, but does not possess sovereign status, unlike a state.
An alien is best described as someone who
An alien is someone who belongs to and owes allegiance to another country, unlike a citizen, who is an inhabitant/native who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to its protection.
A fascist regime is a political system in which
A fascist regime is a political system in which government controls the lives of the people, who are not allowed to disagree with the government.
A local government is administered by
A local government is administered by a local government council consisting of a chairman and other elected members who are referred to as councillors.
Newspapers served as a major channel through which nationalists in colonial West Africa
Newspapers served as a major channel through which nationalists spread their message and agitated for inclusion in government and later independence, e.g. the Lagos Daily by Herbert Macaulay (1925) and the West African Pilot by Nnamdi Azikiwe (1937).
The term used by the British to refer to their overseas dependent territories, emphasizing the control the monarchy (crown) had over their administration, was
Crown colony was a term used by the British to refer to their overseas dependent territories, emphasizing the control the monarchy (crown) had over their administration.
In British colonial administration, the body that assisted the governor in administering the colonial territory by making laws was the
The legislative council assisted the governor in administering the colonial territory, primarily through law-making.
The activities of nationalist movements inculcated in the youth
Nationalist activities inculcated in the youth the spirit of patriotism, which led to agitation for independence.
The principle in international law which states that colonial powers could only acquire rights over colonial lands if they possessed or had effective control over them is called the principle of
The principle of effective occupation stated that colonial powers could only acquire rights over colonial lands if they possessed them or had effective occupation over them.
If the powers of the three organs of government (executive, legislature and judiciary) were placed under one person or a body of persons, there is the likelihood of
Separation of powers prevents abuse of human rights and dictatorship; if all three powers are vested in one person or group, that individual/group is likely to become a dictator.
The paramount duty of loyalty of a citizen is owed to the
Every citizen is expected to be loyal, first and foremost, to the state.
The civil service is controlled in all of the following ways except
The civil service is controlled through judicial control, parliamentary/ministerial control, press control and executive control, but not by foreign governments.
A key feature of the civil service is
Anonymity - civil servants working behind the scenes without public credit or blame - is a key feature of the civil service.
A major difference between civilian and military governments is that the civilian government is
Civilian regimes are accountable to the people because they are elected by the people, unlike military governments.
One of the legal ways through which political parties can raise money for their activities is through
Political parties legally fund their activities through fund raising, selling of party emblems, and donations by party members, among other legitimate means.
Traditional rulers can assist local government authorities in their development agenda by
Traditional rulers can assist local government authorities in their development agenda by mobilizing human and material resources for local development projects.
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