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1. Government as an academic field of study refers to the
- president and his ministers.
- study of political institutions and processes.
- working of the organs of the government.
- membership of international organizations.
2. A state performs the following functions except
- promoting the welfare of the citizens.
- encouraging the struggle for power.
- providing social services.
- encouraging trade with other states.
3. Power can be defined as the ability to
- community.
- state.
- society.
- club.
4. A government which has the ability to compel its citizens to obedience is said to be exercising
- authority.
- coercion.
- power.
- legitimacy.
5. A government’s supreme power to demand obedience from its citizens demonstrates the notion of
- rule of law.
- parliamentary supremacy.
- sovereignty.
- separation of powers.
6. Nazism is a political ideology which emphasized
- supremacy of race.
- collective racial consciousness.
- communal racial consciousness.
- equality of all races.
7. In a unitary state, sovereignty residues in the
- political parties.
- provincial government.
- central government.
- pressure group.
8. Which of the following facilitates the working of a democratic government?
- Dormant press.
- partial judiciary.
- vigilante group.
- political parties.
9. Which of the following negates the principle of the rule of law?
- independence of the judiciary.
- trial by a jury.
- immunity of some citizens.
- trials in open accounts.
10. The principle of rule of law can be defined as
- supremacy of the national assembly.
- subordination of the legislature to the judiciary.
- supremacy of the law over all the people in a state.
- supreme authority of traditional rulers.
11. Which of the following is not a delegated legislation?
- statutory instruments.
- bye laws.
- orders in council.
- public opinion.
12. Abuse of power by extra – legislative bdies set up by the legislature is checked through
- recall.
- general election.
- parliamentary control.
- impeachment.
13. The primary purpose of political participation is to seek
- or hold political office.
- membership of a pressure group.
- for judicial appointment.
- military training for politicians.
14. A constitution whose provisions are printed and contained in one document is a
- flexible constitution.
- written constitutin.
- confederal constitution.
- unitary constitution.
15. A provision of a constitution is said to be entrenched when
- it is changed when the need arises.
- courts are not allowed to change it.
- it can be changed in the same way as ordinary law.
- a referendum is required for its amendment.
16. A constitutional amendment that is cumbersome is usually described as
- flexible.
- rigid.
- unitary.
- subtle.
17. The head of government in a parliamentary system is the
- president.
- governor.
- prime minister.
- chancellor.
18. An advantage of a federal system of government is that it
- promotes even economic development.
- facilitates quick secession.
- is less expensive to operate.
- encourages unity in diversity.
19. The executive and ceremonial powers exercised by the head of state in a
- unitary system.
- federal system.
- presidential system.
- confederal system.
20. Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the
- federal government.
- federal and state government.
- state government.
- federal and local government.
21. When two or more parties join to form a government, we have a
- mixed government.
- united government.
- plural government.
- coalition government.
22. The leader of opposition in a parliament belongs to the
- ruling party.
- majority party in the parliament.
- minority party in the parliament.
- electorate.
23. Which of the following protects the liberties of individuals in the state?
- executive.
- legislature.
- judiciary.
- cabinet.
24. The main obligation of a citizen is
- to register for election.
- allegiance to the state.
- to serve in the army.
- the right to life.
25. A group that presents candidates for elections is a
- political party.
- pressure group.
- vigilante group.
- co-operative society.
26. Which of the following is a type of political party?
- anomic party.
- mass party.
- conglomerate party.
- dynamic party.
27. Which of the following is not a function of political parties.
- presenting candidates for election.
- uniting diverse views of different interest groups.
- forming government after election.
- bringing the country’s economic and social conditions under control.
28. A state with more than one dominant political party of nearly equal strength is operating
- a mass party.
- a multi-party system.
- an elitist party.
- a charismatic party.
29. One-party system is a feature of
- democratic states.
- military regimes.
- republican states.
- communist states.
30. A person who exercises franchise performs
- an executive function.
- a legal function.
- a civic duty.
- an administartive duty.
31. Which of the following does not relate to elections?
- dividing the country into constituencies.
- registering voters.
- printing voters’ card.
- impeachment of the president.
32. An organized group which influences government decisions is a
- political party.
- co-operative society.
- vigilante group.
- pressure group.
33. When a pressure group is made of people of the same profession, it is called
- a promotional group.
- an interest group.
- an occupatinal group.
- a religious group.
34. Anonymity in the civil service means that an officer
- should work without complaint.
- should not be heard or seen.
- does not take praise or blame for his performance.
- remains in office indefinitely.
35. The main purpose of setting up public corporations is to
- make profit for the government.
- create employment for all people in the state.
- improve production of national craft.
- provide essential services to the people at minimal cost.
36. The british minister responsible for the administration of British territories in the crown colony system was the
- colonial secretary.
- secretary of state for the colonies.
- secretary of treasury.
- secretary of native affairs.
37. The policy of association was introduced in the french colonies by
- Jacques Chirac.
- Charles de Gaulle.
- Francois Mitterhand.
- Nicholas Sarkozy.
38. The head quarters of the french colonial goverment in west africa was
- Dakar.
- Abidjan.
- Cotonou.
- Niamey.
39. Which of the following was nationalist was a nationalist organization
- People’s Redeemption Organization.
- National Congress of British West africa.
- West african People’s League.
- National Council of African People.
40. Colonial constitutions were always
- district tribunal.
- county court.
- judicial committee of privy council.
- magistrate court.
- e highest court of appeal under the independence constitutions of the West African states was the
41. The official members in the legislative councils of the british colonial government were
- all africans.
- all white.
- minority white.
- majority africans.
42. THe pre-independence political parties in British West africa were largely concerned about
- settling themselves with political offices.
- prolonged colonialism in africa.
- adoption of fascism
- political emancipation of africans.
43. Military governments rule by
- laws.
- proclamations.
- decrees.
- bye-laws.
44. Which of the following is an advantage a country derives from international relations?
- peaceful settlement of conflict with other nations.
- helping their citizens to secure citizenship of other countries.
- allowing the government to annex more territories.
- increase in population growth.
45. Which of the following countries is a member of the economic community of west african states (ECOWAS)?
- congo DR.
- libya.
- kenya.
- burkina faso.
46. Which of the following countries was a member of monrovia group?
- Chad.
- Niger.
- Cameroon.
- Sierra leone.
47. Which of the organs of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is responsible for appointing staff of the organization?
- security council.
- International court of justice.
- the secretariat.
- the economic and social council.
48. The highest court of appeal under the independence constitutions of the West African states was the
- District Tribunal
- County Court
- Judicial Committee of Privy Council
- Magistrate Court
49. The organ of the UNO responsible for the affairs of the mandated territories was the
- international court of justice.
- trusteeship cuncil.
- economic and social council.
- general assembly.
50. A constitution whose provisions are printed and contained in one document is a
1. Government as an academic field of study refers to the
- president and his ministers
- study of political institutions and processes
- working of the organs of government
- membership of international organizations
2. A state performs the following functions except
- promoting the welfare of the citizens
- encouraging the struggle for power
- providing social services
- encouraging trade with other states.
3. Power can be defined as the ability to
- compel or influence obedience
- encourage self-help projects
- delegate judicial functions
- oppose government policies.
4. Which of the following groups has a compulsory membership?
- community
- state
- society
- club
5. A government which has the. ability to compel its citizens to obedience is said to be exercising
- authority
- coercion
- power
- legitimacy
6. A government’s supreme power to demand obedience from its citizens demonstrates the notion of
- rule of law
- parliamentary supremacy
- sovereignty
- separation of powers
7. Nazism is a political ideology which emphasized
- supremacy of a race
- collective racial consciousness
- communal racial consciousnesss
- equality of all races
8. In a unitary state, sovereignty resides in the
- political parties
- provincial government
- central government
- pressure group
9. Which of the following facilitates the working of a democratic government?
- dormant press
- partial judiciary
- vigilante group
- political parties
10. Which of the following negates the principle of the rule of law?
- Independence of the judiciary
- Trial by a jury
- immunity of some citizens
- Trials in open courts.
11. The principle of rule of law can be defined as
- supremacy of the national assembly
- subordination of the legislature to the judiciary
- supremacy of the law over all the people in a state
- supreme authority of traditional rulers.
12. Which of the following is not a delegated legislation?
- statutory instruments
- bye laws
- Orders-in-council
- public opinion
13. Abuse of power by extra legislative bodies set up by the legislature is checked through
- recall
- general election
- parliamentary control
- impeachment
14. The primary purpose of politicalparticipation is to seek
- or hold political office
- membership of a pressure group
- for judicial appointment
- military training for politicians
15. A constitution whose provisions are printed and contained in one document is a
- flexible constitution
- written constitution
- confederal constitution
- unitary constitution.
16. A provision of a constitution is said to be entrenched when
- it is changed when the needs arises
- courts are not allowed to change it
- it can be changed in the same way as original law
- a referendum is required for its amendment
17. A constitutional amendment that is cumbersome is usually described as
- flexible
- rigid
- unitary
- subtle
18. The head of govenment in a parliamentary system is the
- president
- governor
- prime minister
- chancellor
19. An advantage of a federal system of government is that it
- promotes even economic development
- facilitates quick secession
- is less expensive to operate
- encourages unity in diversity
20. The executive and ceremonial powers are exercised by the head of state in a
- unitary system
- federal system
- presidential system
- confederal system
21. Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the
- federal government
- federal and state governments
- state governments
- federal and local governments
22. When two or more parties join to form a government, we have a
- mixed government
- united government
- plural govrnment
- coalition government
23. The leader of the opposition in a parliament belongs to the
- rulling party
- majority party in parliament
- minority party in parliament
- electorate
24. Which of the following protects the liberties of individuals in the state?
- executive
- legislature
- judiciary
- cabinet
25. The main obligation of a citizen is
- to register for election
- allegiance to the state
- to serve in the army
- the right to life
26. A group that presents candidates for elections is a
- political party
- pressure group
- vigilante group
- cooperative society
27. Which of the following is a type of political party?
- anomic party
- mass party
- conglomerate party
- dynamic party
28. Which of the following is not a function of political parties?
- presenting candidates for elections
- uniting diverse views of different interest groups
- forming government after election
- Bringing the countryâ€s economic and social conditions under control
29. A state with more than one dominant political party of nearly equal strength is operating
- mass party
- a multi party system
- an elitist party
- a charismatic party
30. One-party system is a feature of
- democratic states
- military regimes
- republican states
- communist states
31. A person who exercises franchise performs
- an executive function
- a legal function
- a civic duty
- an administrative duty
32. Which of the following does not relate to elections?
- dividing the country into constituencies
- registering voters
- printing voters cards
- impeachment of the president
33. An organized group which influences government decisions is a
- political party
- cooperative society
- vigilante group
- pressure group
34. When a pressure group is made up of people of the same profession, it is called
- a promotional group
- an interest group
- an occupational group
- a religious group
35. Anonymity in the civil service means that an officer
- should work without complaint
- should not be heard or seen
- does not take praise or blame for his performance
- remains in the office indefinitely
36. The main purpose of setting up public corporations is to
- make profit for the government
- create employment for all people in thestate
- improve production of national crafts
- provide essential services to the people at minimal cost.
37. The British Minister responsible for the administration of British territories in the Crown Colony system was the
- colonial secretary
- Secretary of State for the Colonies
- secretary of treasury
- Secretary of Native Affairs.
38. The policy of Association was introduced in the French Colonies by
- Jacques Chirac
- Charles De Gaulle
- Francois Mitterand
- Nicholas Sarkozy.
39. The headquarters of the French Colonial government in West Africa was
- dakar
- abidjan
- cotonou
- niamey
40. Which of the following was a nationalist organization?
- Peopleâ€s Redemption ‘Organization
- national congress of british west africa
- West African Peopleâ€s League
- National Council of African People.
41. Colonial constitutions were always
- confederal
- federal
- written
- flexible
Q42. The highest court of appeal under the Independence Constitutions of the West African states was the
- district tribunal
- country court
- Judicial Committee of Privy Council
- magistrate court
43. The official members in the Legislative Councils of the British Colonial government were
- all africans
- all whites
- minority whites
- majority africans
44. The pre-independence political parties in British West Africa were largely concerned about
- settling themselves with political offices
- prolonged colonialism in Africa
- adoption of fascism
- political emancipation of Africans.
45. Military governments rule by
- laws
- proclamations
- decrees
- bye-laws
46. Which of the following is an advantage a country derives from international relations?
- peaceful settlement of conflict with other nations
- Helping their citizens to secure citizenship of other countries
- Allowing the government to annex more territories
- Increase in population growth.
47. Which of the following countries is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
- congo dr
- libya
- kenya
- burkina faso
48. Which of the following countries was a member of the Monrovia group?
- chad
- niger
- cameroon
- sierra leone
49. Which of the organs of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is responsible for appointing staff of the organization?
- security council
- International Court of Justice
- the secretariat
- The Economic and Social Council.
50. The organ of the UNO responsible for the affairs of the mandated territories was the
- international court of justice
- Trusteeship Council
- Economic and Social Council
- general assembly
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