25 reviewed questions with answers and explanations.
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The essence of ECOWAS is to________
B: foster interstate economic and political co-operation
ECOWAS was established to advance cooperation and integration among West African states. Economic cooperation is central, with political cooperation supporting shared regional objectives.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____
A: president
The 1979 Constitution introduced the presidential system in Nigeria. The president combined the roles of head of state and head of government, rather than serving alongside a prime minister.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe Characteristics of the Civil Servants which prevents its officers from addressing the press unless directed is known as ________
C: anonymity
Civil-service anonymity means officials normally work behind ministerial responsibility instead of publicly presenting policy as their own. Public statements are made through authorized channels.
AI-reviewed · source checkedIn the 18th century, a new wind of development blow over Europe and the development was referred to__________?
C: Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution began in eighteenth-century Britain and transformed production through machinery, factories and new sources of power. It later spread more widely across Europe.
AI-reviewed · source checkedOne major merit of the Unitary system of government is that_______?
B: is cheaper to operate
A unitary structure can reduce the cost of maintaining multiple autonomous tiers with separate constitutional institutions. Lower administrative cost is a possible advantage, not a guarantee of democracy or freedom from tyranny.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______
A: Authority
Authority is the legitimate or legally recognized right to exercise power. Coercion is the use of force or threats, while influence can operate without a formal legal entitlement.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe totality of Nigeria's participation in the international system is known as ______?
B: foreign policy
Foreign policy guides a countrys relations and participation in the international system. Economic and social policies may influence it but do not describe the whole external relationship.
AI-reviewed · source checkedOne important agent of a political socialization is the _______?
B: political party
Political parties help people learn political ideas, values and forms of participation. They are therefore agents of political socialization alongside family, schools and media.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe United Nations is a replacement for which ineffective organisation?
B: League of Nations
The United Nations succeeded the League of Nations as the principal worldwide organization for international peace and cooperation after the Second World War.
AI-reviewed · source checkedWhich of the following emphasizes the rule of law and human right protection?
A: constitutionalism
Constitutionalism requires government to operate within constitutional limits and respect protected rights. Merely concentrating or decentralizing administrative power does not establish these safeguards.
AI-reviewed · source checkedLaws enacted by the legislature are known as ___?
A: Legislation
Legislation is law enacted by a legislature. The legislature is the institution that makes those laws, while the executive administers government.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe organ of the UN that served as custodial of some African countries prior to their independence is _________?
C: the trusteeship council
The Trusteeship Council supervised the administration of UN trust territories and their progress toward self-government or independence. It did not itself serve as the government of every African colony.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe organ that is responsible for the interpretation of law is known as _____?
A: Judiciary
The judiciary interprets laws when resolving cases. The legislature makes laws and the executive implements them through public administration.
AI-reviewed · source checkedNew partnership for Africa's development was an attempt to overcome _______?
C: obstacles to African development
NEPAD addresses the broad barriers to African development, including poverty and economic marginalization. Health and peace matter within that wider development programme.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______?
A: Party system
A party system describes how political parties are organized and relate to one another in political competition. It concerns the pattern of parties rather than one individual party.
AI-reviewed · source checkedWhen was the Nigerian national flag designed?
B: 1959
The Nigerian flag was designed in 1959 and officially raised at independence in 1960. The design date therefore differs from the date it first represented independent Nigeria.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe elective principle was introduced by which constitution?
B: Clifford Constitution of 1922
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 introduced the elective principle for a limited number of legislative council seats. The resulting franchise was restricted rather than universal.
AI-reviewed · source checkedThe primary reason for the establishment of political parties is to _______?
A: Attain political power
Political parties organize to obtain and exercise political power, normally by contesting elections. Lobbying is more characteristic of groups seeking influence without forming government.
AI-reviewed · source checkedWhich of the following is a process of military disengagement from Nigeria politics?
B: conduct of free and fair elections
Free and fair elections provide a route for transferring political authority from military rulers to elected civilian representatives. Appointing soldiers to political posts would instead continue military involvement.
AI-reviewed · source checkedDivision of responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any branches from exercising the core functions of another is _______?
D: separation of powers
Separation of powers allocates core governmental responsibilities to distinct branches. Its purpose includes preventing one branch from concentrating all legislative, executive and judicial authority.
AI-reviewed · source checkedWhich administration constituted the Ibrahim Dasuki panel on local government in 1984?
A: Major General Muhammadu Buhari Administration
The 1984 local-government review panel chaired by Ibrahim Dasuki was established under Muhammadu Buhari's military administration. The other named administrations were not in office in 1984.
AI-reviewed · source checkedIran, Iraq and which countries first created OPEC?
C: Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
OPEC's five founding countries in 1960 were Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. With Iran and Iraq already given, the remaining three are Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
AI-reviewed · source checkedWhat is the name of the motion brought before the chamber asking that leave be given to bring in a bill?
D: leave
A motion for leave asks the chamber for permission to introduce a bill. Granting leave is an initial procedural step and does not itself enact the proposed law.
AI-reviewed · source checkedSuccessive population figures have been contested in Nigeria because of ______?
D: political consideration
Population figures affect political representation and the distribution of public resources. These political stakes help explain why Nigerian census totals have repeatedly been contested.
AI-reviewed · source checkedIn the United States, what do they call by-election?
A: special election
An election held to fill a vacancy between regular elections is commonly called a special election in the United States. A recall is a different process concerned with removing an officeholder.
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