ECOWAS is ?
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) is a regional economic organization established to promote economic integration and cooperation among West African states.
Which of the following is NOT a member of ECOWAS?
Cameroon is not a member of ECOWAS, which comprises 15 West African states, including Nigeria, Togo, and Ghana.
The Lyttleton Constitution is important because it
The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 established a federal system in Nigeria, granting greater autonomy to the regions and laying the foundation for federal governance.
Judges in Nigeria enjoy security of tenure
Judges in Nigeria enjoy security of tenure if they exhibit good behaviour, as stipulated in the constitution, ensuring judicial independence.
Before the 1963 Constitution, the highest court of appeal for Nigeria was the
Prior to the 1963 Constitution, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in Britain served as Nigeria’s highest court of appeal during colonial rule.
Public opinion is important because it
Public opinion shapes government policies by reflecting the views and preferences of citizens, guiding decision-making processes.
Universal Adult Suffrage means all
Universal Adult Suffrage refers to the right of all qualified adult citizens, meeting legal requirements such as age and voter registration, to vote.
In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in
In a democracy, sovereignty resides in the community, as the people hold ultimate authority through their electoral participation.
A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is called
A public bill addresses the entire population and aims to promote general welfare, such as legislation on health or education.
The rule of law implies
The rule of law ensures that no one, including government officials, is above the law, promoting equality and justice.
A one-party system of government
A one-party system prohibits official opposition, as only the ruling party is legally recognized, centralizing political power.
A constitution is classified as unwritten because it
An unwritten constitution, such as Britain’s, is not codified in a single document but consists of statutes, conventions, and judicial precedents.
The most basic property of pressure groups which differentiates them from political parties is that they
Pressure groups aim to influence policy but do not nominate candidates for elections, distinguishing them from political parties.
In a presidential system of government, ministers are
In a presidential system, ministers are individually accountable to the president, who appoints and can dismiss them.
The three principal organs of government are the
The principal organs of government are the Legislature (makes laws), the Executive (implements laws), and the Judiciary (interprets laws).
The fundamental rights of citizens are
Fundamental rights in Nigeria’s constitution include the right to life, liberty, and property, ensuring basic human protections.
In a democracy, franchise is given to all
Franchise is extended to qualified adult citizens, meaning those who meet legal criteria such as age and voter registration.
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right in Nigeria?
The right to education is a policy objective in Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, not a fundamental right, unlike life, liberty, and freedom of thought.
Proportional representation is recommended because it
Proportional representation allocates seats based on vote share, ensuring minorities and smaller parties are represented.
In a system in which the voters are asked a 'yes' or 'no' question on a major issue, it is called
A referendum allows voters to answer 'yes' or 'no' on a specific issue, such as constitutional changes, reflecting direct democracy.
A political manifesto is a document which outlines
A political manifesto details a party’s programme, including its policies and plans for governance if elected.
One argument against a multi-party system is the
A multi-party system increases the cost of elections due to the resources needed to manage multiple parties and campaigns.
Pre-colonial Igbo society was
Pre-colonial Igbo society was acephalous, governed by decentralized village councils and elders without a central authority.
Which of the following ethnic groups had centralized administration in pre-colonial Nigeria?
The Hausa operated a centralized administration through emirates under the Sokoto Caliphate in pre-colonial Nigeria.
The British Government revoked the charter of the Royal Niger Company and took over the direct administration of Nigeria in
In 1900, the British revoked the Royal Niger Company’s charter, assuming direct colonial administration of Nigeria.
The Minorities Commission appointed in 1957 was headed by
The Minorities Commission, established in 1957 to address ethnic minority concerns before Nigeria’s independence, was chaired by Sir Henry Willink.
The Zikist Movement was popular for its
The Zikist Movement, inspired by Nnamdi Azikiwe, advocated militant nationalism, pushing for rapid independence through radical activism.
Which of the following sets of factors contributed to the development of nationalism in Nigeria?
Racial discrimination and oppression under colonial rule united Nigerians, fostering nationalism to demand self-governance.
Lagos Colony was created as a separate entity from the Southern Provinces in
Lagos Colony was established as a separate administrative entity from the Southern Provinces in 1886 under British colonial rule.
Which of the following has served as a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council?
Nigeria has served multiple terms as a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, unlike Britain, China, and France, which are permanent members.
Aristocracy is the system of government in which the few rule for
Aristocracy involves governance by a small, privileged elite, typically prioritizing their own interests.
The two primary elements in politics are
Politics centers on order (establishing governance structures) and conflict (managing competing interests), which drive political processes.
A nation state is synonymous with a
A nation-state is a sovereign state where the population shares a common identity, making 'sovereign state' the closest synonym.
Legislative supremacy exists in
Britain’s unwritten constitution grants legislative supremacy to Parliament, which holds ultimate legal authority without judicial override.
Presidentialism is a system of government in which
Presidentialism features an elected head of state who serves as both head of state and government, as seen in Nigeria’s system since 1979.
The Head of State is not the chief executive in which of the following countries?
In Britain, the monarch (Head of State) is ceremonial, while the Prime Minister serves as the chief executive in the parliamentary system.
The main function of the upper chamber in a parliamentary system of government is to
The upper chamber, such as the House of Lords, reviews and moderates legislation from the lower chamber, ensuring balanced law-making.
The federal constitution which concedes to the component units the right to secede is that of
The Soviet Union’s constitution theoretically permitted secession of its republics, as evidenced by its dissolution in 1991.
The principle of two levels of government in a country is called
Federalism establishes two levels of government—central and regional—with divided powers, as practiced in Nigeria.
Which of the following is a key feature of Nigerian federalism?
Nigerian federalism is characterized by the division of powers between the federal government and state governments, as outlined in the 1999 Constitution.
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