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The distinctive attribute of a state is the monopoly of
C: violence
In the standard definition associated with the modern state, the state claims a monopoly on the legitimate use of physical force within its territory. Violence here refers to that coercive force, not unlimited permission to use it.
AI-reviewed · source checkedPolitical values are acquired in any given society through
C: political socialization
Political socialization is the process through which people learn political values, beliefs and patterns of behaviour. It occurs through institutions and everyday social experience.
AI-reviewed · source checkedIn a democratic government, political sovereignty is vested in the
D: electorate
Political sovereignty in a democracy rests ultimately with the electorate, which authorizes representatives through elections. Government institutions exercise powers on that popular basis.
AI-reviewed · source checkedOne judicial function performed by the executive is
A: Granting of amnesty
Granting amnesty is commonly classified as an executive exercise of mercy related to offences and punishment. That connection with criminal justice distinguishes it from ordinary law enforcement or appointments.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe private ownership of the means of production is a feature of
A: capitalism
Capitalism is characterized by private ownership of productive assets and production for profit. Socialism and communism instead emphasize social or common ownership.
AI-reviewed · source checkedIn a feudal system, the two major classes are the serfs and the
C: lords
The principal contrast is between landholding lords and dependent serfs who worked the land. Lords exercised social and economic power over the estates on which serfs owed labour or dues.
AI-reviewed · source checkedAn example of a country with a flexible constitution is
B: Britain
Britains constitution is conventionally described as flexible because many constitutional rules can be changed by ordinary legislation. It lacks the single special amendment process typical of a rigid codified constitution.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe rule of law is negation of
D: absolute power
The rule of law rejects absolute, unchecked power. Government authority is constrained by legal rules rather than resting solely on an individuals will.
AI-reviewed · source checkedTo ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be
C: separated
Separating the powers of government helps prevent one institution from controlling every stage of public decision-making. This provides an important safeguard for rights and freedoms.
AI-reviewed · source checkedDelegated legislation is made by bodies others than the
C: parliament
Delegated legislation is made by bodies other than the primary legislature using authority it has granted. Parliament supplies the enabling law and may retain scrutiny powers.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe primary aim of pressure groups is to
B: protects the interest of members
Pressure groups primarily protect or advance their members interests by influencing public decisions. Capturing governmental office is the characteristic objective of political parties.
AI-reviewed · source checkedWhich of the following is used in gauging public opinion?
C: mass media
Mass media can help gauge public opinion by reporting debate, interviews and opinion polls. A representative survey is more reliable than treating every published view as the view of everyone.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is
C: INEC
INEC organizes federal elections in Nigeria under the constitutional framework introduced in 1999. NEC, FEDECO and NECON were electoral bodies associated with earlier periods.
AI-reviewed · source checkedAn electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is
C: proportional representation
Proportional representation allocates seats in relation to the votes won by parties. It aims to reflect each party’s electoral support in the composition of parliament.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through royal proclamation is known as
D: prorogation of parliament
Prorogation brings a parliamentary session to an end through the formal constitutional process. It is distinct from dissolving parliament before a general election.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called
C: political right
Political rights enable citizens to participate in governing their country, for example by voting or seeking public office. Economic and social rights concern different aspects of public life.
AI-reviewed · source checkedAn intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as
A: primary election
A primary election selects a party's candidate for a later public election. A general election instead chooses office-holders from the candidates presented to voters.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe central objective of privatization in Nigeria is to
D: Improve the efficiency of enterprises
Privatization seeks to improve enterprise performance through changes in ownership and management incentives. It does not guarantee that employment levels or salary arrangements remain unchanged.
AI-reviewed · source checkedWorkers in the public corporations are known as
C: public servants
Employees of public corporations are part of the wider public service. Civil service usually refers more narrowly to staff of government ministries and departments.
AI-reviewed · source checkedQuota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure
C: Equity
Federal character and quota arrangements aim to make representation more equitable across Nigeria's diverse groups and areas. Their immediate purpose is fair participation and access, including in public appointments.
AI-reviewed · source checkedIn Nigeria, the agency mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal peace and security is the
D: police
The police have the general responsibility for maintaining public order, protecting people and enforcing criminal law internally. The armed forces principally defend the country, while civil defence has more specialized duties.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe National Assembly in Nigeria is primarily responsible for
D: making laws
The National Assembly's primary constitutional role is federal lawmaking. Executing laws belongs to the executive and interpreting them in disputes belongs to the judiciary.
AI-reviewed · source checkedOne of the programmes binding members of the Commonwealth is the
D: Scholarship scheme
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan links member countries through educational opportunities and exchanges. It is a named Commonwealth cooperation programme rather than a generic description of cultural activity.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe structures of the African Union includes
B: pan African parliament, the court of justice and the peace and security council
The AU institutional framework includes the Pan-African Parliament and Peace and Security Council, and provides for a Court of Justice. Being provided for in the framework does not mean every proposed judicial body was already operational.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe founding members of OPEC are
D: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Venezuela
OPEC was founded in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Nigeria, Libya and Algeria became members later and were not among those five founders.
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