Which organ of government is responsible for interpreting the laws of Nigeria?
The judiciary interprets laws and resolves disputes through courts like the Supreme Court.
The 1999 Nigerian Constitution recognizes how many tiers of government?
The 1999 Constitution establishes three tiers: federal, state, and local governments.
What is the primary function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?
INEC organizes and conducts elections in Nigeria.
In a federal system, power is shared between
Federalism divides power between central (federal) and regional (state) governments.
The principle of checks and balances ensures that
Checks and balances allow each organ to limit the others, preventing power abuse.
Which Nigerian constitution introduced the presidential system of government?
The 1979 Constitution introduced the presidential system, replacing the parliamentary system.
The concept of ‘Rule of Law’ emphasizes
Rule of Law ensures everyone is subject to the law equally.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was Nigeria’s first Prime Minister (1960–1966).
The exclusive legislative list in Nigeria is controlled by
The federal government controls the exclusive list, including defense and foreign affairs.
Which political party won the Nigerian general election in 1960?
The NPC won the 1960 election, led by Ahmadu Bello.
The term ‘sovereignty’ refers to
Sovereignty is a state’s supreme power to govern without external interference.
What is the minimum age for eligibility to contest for the Nigerian presidency?
The 1999 Constitution sets the minimum age for presidential candidates at 40.
The Nigerian Civil Service is primarily responsible for
The Civil Service implements government policies and programs.
Which international organization is Nigeria a founding member of?
Nigeria was a founding member of the OAU (now AU), established in 1963.
The term ‘bicameral legislature’ refers to a legislature with
A bicameral legislature has two chambers, like Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives.
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 introduced
The Clifford Constitution introduced elective representation for the Legislative Council.
Which body is responsible for auditing Nigeria’s public accounts?
The Office of the Auditor-General ensures transparency by auditing public accounts.
The concept of ‘separation of powers’ was popularized by
Montesquieu popularized separation of powers in ‘The Spirit of the Laws’ (1748).
The First Republic in Nigeria ended due to
The First Republic ended with a military coup on January 15, 1966.
The term ‘franchise’ in government refers to
Franchise is the right to vote in elections.
Which Nigerian region had the highest representation in the House of Representatives under the 1963 Constitution?
The Northern Region had the highest representation due to its larger population.
The term ‘unitary system’ refers to a government where
A unitary system concentrates power in the central government.
The Richards Constitution of 1946 aimed to
The Richards Constitution promoted regionalism by dividing Nigeria into three regions.
What is the tenure of a Nigerian Senator under the 1999 Constitution?
Senators serve a 4-year term under the 1999 Constitution.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in
ECOWAS was founded in 1975 to promote West African economic integration.
The term ‘decree’ is associated with
Decrees are laws issued by military governments.
Which Nigerian leader introduced the ‘War Against Indiscipline’ campaign?
Muhammadu Buhari launched the War Against Indiscipline in 1984.
The Nigerian Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in
The NYSC was created in 1973 to promote national unity.
The term ‘confederal system’ implies
A confederation is a loose union of autonomous states.
The Macpherson Constitution of 1951 introduced
The Macpherson Constitution established a central legislative council.
The Nigerian Supreme Court has the power of
The Supreme Court exercises judicial review to ensure constitutional compliance.
The term ‘public opinion’ refers to
Public opinion is the collective attitudes of citizens on political issues.
Which body regulates political parties in Nigeria?
INEC registers and regulates political parties in Nigeria.
The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 introduced
The Lyttleton Constitution granted greater autonomy to Nigeria’s regions.
The term ‘political culture’ refers to
Political culture includes values and attitudes shaping political behavior.
The Nigerian federal capital was moved from Lagos to Abuja in
The capital moved to Abuja in 1991 under Ibrahim Babangida.
The term ‘ombudsman’ refers to an official who
An ombudsman investigates complaints against government agencies.
Which Nigerian leader was assassinated in the 1966 coup?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was killed in the January 15, 1966 coup.
Which of the following is a key feature of a democratic government?
Democracy emphasizes popular participation through voting and representation.
The term ‘veto power’ refers to the ability to
Veto power allows an executive to reject legislation, subject to checks.
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