Which political system allows only one ideology for the state?
Socialism as a political and economic ideology advocates state ownership of the means of production, distribution and exchange. In a socialist state, only one political party is allowed to exist, that is, a socialist state is always a one-party state. Examples are China, North Korea, Cuba etc.
In a representative government citizens exercise their political power
A representative government is a form of government where the people are governed through elected representatives. In other words, people exercise their political power and participate in the government indirectly through their representatives in government. All modern democracies are examples of a representative government.
The essence of the concept of devolution is to cater for the interest of the
Devolution involves the transfer of governmental powers, functions and responsibilities to lower levels of government. The essence of devolution is to ensure that every shade of interests is catered for, especially minority groups.
A country's constitution may be derived from which one of the following sources?
A constitution refers to the rules, regulations, principles and laws through which a state is governed. Sources of a country’s constitution include: Constitutional conferences, judicial precedent, legislative enactments, customs and convention etc.
One major problem associated with the cabinet system of government is the
In a cabinet or parliamentary system of government, there is high tendency of frequent change of government especially when the government is formed by a coalition of different political parties.
Representative governments around the world pay attention to public opinion because of the following factors except
Public opinion refers to the aggregate views of the majority of the citizens on a specific policy or programme of the government. Public opinion provides direction for government policies, provides feedback on the implementation of programs, etc. It is not meant to shield the government from the scrutiny of the media.
The determination and execution of government policies is the core function of the
The Civil Service is the agency of government responsible for the execution/implementation of the policies and programmes of the government.
Public corporation has a legal personality which means that
A public corporation is established by an Act of Parliament to provide essential services to the people at a reduced cost. By virtue of law, a public corporation is a legal entity that can sue and be sued.
Local government authorities may not receive cooperation from the local people due to the issue of
Local governments often face challenges in gaining community support due to perceived lack of alignment with local needs or political affiliations, leading to resistance against initiatives.
Delegated legislation can be controlled by
Delegated legislation refers to laws made by non-legislative bodies. Delegated legislation can be controlled through: parliamentary control, Judicial control, etc.
A one party system imposed by law with all other parties proscribed is
A de jure one-party system is legally enforced by the state, prohibiting other parties, often in socialist or communist regimes to maintain ideological uniformity.
Multi-party system is saddled with the problem of
Multi-party system is where there are more than two political parties with nearly equal strength in a country. In a multi-party system, citizens are fragmented into different political parties thereby breeding division/divisiveness among the people.
One of the importance of voting in a democracy is that, it
Voting at elections affords the people to take part in the political decision-making process of their state though indirectly.
An electoral system in which the electorate elects a small group of people who in turn elects political office holders is known as
An electoral college is used in indirect election.
Most pressure groups especially in West Africa fail to achieve their goals as a result of
Pressure groups are groups that seek to influence government policies in the interest of their members. One of the problems confronting pressure groups is the corrupt tendencies of their leaders.
A pressure group which resorts to violence as a means of pressing home its demands is described as
An anomic pressure group lacks structure, leadership and organization and often resorts to violence to achieve its objectives.
Press control is necessary for a state particularly in the area of
Press control is necessary in order to prevent the leakage of some classified information that can affect the security of the state.
The media helps to enrich discourse on national issues through its
Editorial comments are written by newspapers on a specific subject matter that has to do with socio-political issues in the country.
Information dissemination and communication in a political environment had been made faster and easier with the advent of
The advent of social media has made the transmission of messages and information faster especially through the various social media platforms such as: YouTube, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Twitter etc.
The passing of laws by an arm of government to regulate society is the function of the
Law-making is the core function of the legislature.
Militant nationalism in British West Africa after World War II sought to
After the Second World War (1939-1945) the focus of the nationalist struggles was to dislodge colonialism and gain political independence.
Proto-nationalism was a movement limited to the demands for
Proto-nationalism focused on gradual reforms, seeking social amenities like infrastructure and increased political participation for Africans within the colonial framework.
The youth movements across British West African territories serves as a spring board for the formation of
An example of such youth movement was the Lagos Youth Movement which metamorphosed into the Nigerian Youth Movement in 1936.
A country's foreign policy is foremost driven by
Foreign policy refers to the underlying factors that guide a country’s interaction with its external environment, that is, other countries and international organisations. A country’s foreign policy is largely influenced by the country’s national interest.
The first inter-territorial political movement organized in the 1920s which sought to bring all the British West African territories together to fight the colonial establishment was the
National Congress of British West Africa, founded in 1920 by Casely Hayford was the first of its kind to bring educated elite from British West Africa colonies of Gold Coast (Ghana), Nigeria, Sierra-Leone together to project a common front against the colonial government.
The African Union is unable to play its role on the global political scene very well due to the
One of the problems confronting the African Union is the divided loyalty of member-states. Some states are still loyal to their former colonial masters.
Which of the following options does the Commonwealth of Nations commit resources to?
One of the core objectives of the Commonwealth of Nations is the promotion of democracy and good governance among its members.
Which summit drew the road map for the implementation of the African Union?
The Sirte Declaration on September 9, 1999 in Libya paved the way for the emergence of the African Union.
One of the benefits which the West African states derive from the United Nations is
Through the membership of the United Nations, West African countries have benefited tremendously from the programmes of the UN and its agencies, (such as WHO, UNESCO, FAO etc) in the areas of health-care, environment, education, finance etc.
The Atlantic Charter gave birth to the
The Atlantic Charter, signed in 1941 between President Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and others laid the foundation for the emergence of the United Nations in 1945.
Which of the following factors does not influence a country's foreign policy?
Factors that can influence a country’s foreign policy include: Geographical location, population, availability of resources, military strength etc. The state of education or number of universities does not determine a country’s foreign policy.
In which political system does the government control every aspect of a citizen's life?
In a totalitarian state, every aspect of citizens’ life is controlled by the state.
The administrative head of the ministry is the
A ministry is headed by the Permanent Secretary who serves as the administrative head of the ministry. The Commissioner at the state level or the Minister at the federal level serves as the political head of the ministry.
The sovereignty of a state can be limited as a great extent by
A state’s sovereignty can be limited by international laws, treaties and agreements.
A coalition government is a common feature of a
A coalition government is a government formed by two or more political parties as a result of the inability of one party to command a majority sufficient enough to form the government. This is only possible in a parliamentary democracy with multi-party system.
The appointment of judges is based on the recommendation of the
The Judicial Service Commission is responsible for recommending judges for promotion.
Which of the following options is not a function of political parties?
A political party is a group that seeks to capture governmental powers through elections. Functions of political parties include: Political education and socialization, interest articulation and aggregation etc. The function of policy implementation is that of the civil Service.
In an election, secret ballot is described as the process where the voter
The essence of a secret ballot is to protect the identity of the voter.
In which system of government does the legislature pass a vote of no confidence in the government?
A vote of no confidence is used by the parliament to remove the prime-minister from office in a cabinet system of government.
The concept of social justice implies that the state must ensure
Social justice implies that the state should ensure equity and equality for all its citizens.
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