A permanent civil service ensures
A permanent civil service provides stability and expertise, ensuring continuity in government despite political changes.
The philosophy and fundamental laws of a state are outlined in its
A constitution serves as the legal foundation, defining a state's fundamental laws and principles.
Pressure groups primarily aim to
Pressure groups focus on influencing legislation to advance their members' interests.
The power of British trade unions in 2002 posed
Trade unions' influence challenged parliamentary sovereignty by affecting policy outside elected bodies.
Collective responsibility in a cabinet system means
Ministers must publicly support cabinet decisions or resign, ensuring unity.
In Nigeria's presidential system
Unlike parliamentary systems, Nigeria's presidential system does not designate a formal opposition.
The U.S. Constitution ensures that
Checks and balances require cooperation among branches for effective governance.
The unwritten British constitution allows for
An unwritten constitution relies on conventions to guide governance.
Constitutions are essential because they
Constitutions provide a framework for national political interaction.
Franchise refers to
Franchise is the democratic right to vote in elections.
In Nigeria, voting rights are granted to
Nigerian citizens aged 18 and above have voting rights.
Citizens' inalienable rights are best protected by
An independent judiciary upholds the rule of law, safeguarding rights.
The judiciary's primary role is to
The judiciary interprets and applies laws in disputes.
The National Assembly's main function is to
The National Assembly legislates, creating laws for the country.
Decisions of Nigeria's Supreme Court are
The Supreme Court's decisions are final as the highest court.
The separation of powers assumes that
Separation of powers prevents abuse by assuming power can threaten liberties.
Constitutions are classified as rigid or flexible based on
Rigidity or flexibility depends on the ease of amending a constitution.
The first nationalist political party in post-World War II Nigeria was
The NCNC, founded in 1944, was the first major nationalist party post-World War II.
Lord Lugard is widely regarded as
Lugard implemented indirect rule, governing through local leaders.
The first Pan-African Conference took place in
The 1920 Pan-African Conference in London addressed African unity and rights.
Nationalism in West Africa aimed at
Nationalism sought political independence from all colonial powers.
The Nigerian Youth Movement was founded in
The Nigerian Youth Movement, founded in 1937, advocated for independence.
The Richards Constitution in Nigeria provided for
The 1946 Richards Constitution divided Nigeria into three regions.
An important aspect of the Lyttleton Constitution was
The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution granted greater regional autonomy.
The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana
It increased representation for Ghana’s educated elite.
The three prominent Nigerian leaders between 1948 and 1966 were
Azikiwe, Awolowo, and Bello led pre- and post-independence Nigeria.
The four British colonial territories in West Africa were
Britain colonized Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone.
The system of Indirect Rule in Nigeria
Indirect Rule delayed nationalism by limiting political participation.
The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria were
Colonial administration focused on control and resource exploitation.
The 1958 Constitutional Conferences recommended
The 1958 Conference entrenched human rights to protect minorities.
The Macpherson Constitution’s breakdown was partly due to crisis in
Internal NCNC conflicts weakened the Macpherson Constitution.
Cultural assimilation was a feature of
French policy emphasized assimilating Africans into French culture.
To qualify for Nigeria’s House of Representatives, a citizen must be at least
The Constitution requires a minimum age of 30 for the House.
Which Ghanaian Head of State was executed under the AFRC?
Afrifah was executed in 1979 under Rawlings’ AFRC.
The ECOWAS Fund headquarters is located in
The ECOWAS Fund is headquartered in Lomé, Togo.
The Nigerian President is
The President is elected for a four-year term, renewable once.
President Shehu Shagari was elected
Shagari won the 1979 election on the first ballot.
The Organization of African Unity was established to
The OAU, founded in 1963, promoted unity among African states.
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 in Nigeria introduced
The 1922 Clifford Constitution introduced elective representation for the first time.
The principle of checks and balances in Nigeria’s government prevents
Checks and balances ensure no branch abuses power.
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