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Past Questions with Solutions
2020 Government
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1. Nigeria’s Ministerof external Affairs is 12. The firstAfrican to become the Secretary General
A. Alhaji Suli Lobido B. Aihaji Sule Lamido of United Nations is
C. Alhaji Suleman Lamidi D. Aihaji Martina Koyo A. Kofi Anan B. lbrahim Gambari
C. Boutrous Ghali D. Tomikimi
2. Which of the following countries is not operating a
Federal constitution 13. Nigeria became a member of United Nations in
A. Britain B. United State of America C. Canada A. 1959 B. 1961 C. 1960 D. 1990
D. Nigeria
14. The Proponent of separation of power is
3. The NigeriaArmed Forces is responsible for A. Baron de Montesquie B. Aristotle
A. Queuing of riots B. External security of Nigeria C. Plato D. St. Augustine
C. Governing the country D. All of the above
15. Which of the following is not associated with the
4. When the soverignty of a nation lies on the people United Nation
it is called A. International Monetary Fund B. World Bank
A. Popular sovereignty B. Parliamentary C. European Economic Community
sovereignty C. Executive sovereignty D. African Economic Commission
D. Constitutional power
16 .................. is South Africa’s incumbent President
5. Thefirst Nigerian coup d’etatoccurred in A. Nelson Mandela B. FW De Klerk
A. 1960 B. 1970 C. 1966 D. 1963 C. Thabo Mbeki D. None of the above
6. The speakerof the upper House of the National 17. Which of the following is not associated with
Assembly is indirect rule in colonial Nigeria
A. Chief Evan Enwerem B. Alhaji Salisu Buhari A. Warrant Chief B. Divide and Rule
C. Dr. Chuba Okadigbo D. None of the above C. Few colonial administrators
D. Developed colonial economy
7. Which of the following policies is not associated
with structural adjustment programme (SAP) 18. The proponent of Rule of law is
A. Devaluation programme (SAP) A. Montesquie B. A.VDicey C. Thomas Hobbes
B. Free Education at all level D. Aristotle
C. Removal of subsidy D. Privatization
19. Which of the following is not associated with
8. In 1967, General Yakubu Gowon created Federal constitution
numberof states A. Division of power between the centre and the
A. 10 B. 19 C. 12 D. 4 unit B. Ri-camera legislature
C. Concentration and centralization of power
9 ........................... is Russia’s acting President D. Democracy
A. Vladmirputin C. MGorbachev
B. lgnc Yeldin D. Joseph Stalin 20. The British Prime Minister is
A. Tony Blue B. Tony Bright C. Tony Blaire
10. The head of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in D. Tony Bright
Common Wealth Nations is called
A. Ambassador B. High commissioner 21. During the cold wa the organization of the
C. Attache D. None of the above Socialist countries is called
A. NorthAtlantic Treaty Organization B. Warsaw
11. In which of the following West African countries pact C. United Soviet Socialist Republic
are UN peace Keeping troops currently operating D. Socialist League
A. Sierra Leone B. Gambia C. Liberia D. Ghana
22. One of the following is theAmerican Secretary of
State
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A. Modelene Bright B. Modelene Albright A. Nigeria-Britain B. Britain-Ghana C. Libya-

C. Modelene Brightness D. Modelene Brighter Britain D. Libya-Chad
23. The Rights of adult to vote and be voted for is 33. Which of the following countries is not a member
called of Economic Community of West African States
A. Voting and contesting power of adult A. Cameroon B. Mali C. Senegla D. Niger
C. Universal adult suffrage B. Suffrage of vote
D. Adult rights 34. Nigeria was suspended from the Common Wealth
in
24. Nigeria has a total of legislative Assemblies A. 1970 B. 1996 C. 1997 D. 1984
A. 36 B. 38 C. 40 D. None of the above
35. UNESCO is a body under
25. is the centre piece of Nigerian foreign policy A. The O.A.U B. The I.M.F. C. The U.W.O
A. Conflict management B. Anti-apartheid and D. The U.S.A
colonial struggle C. Africa D. America
36. The Chief of Defence Staff is
26. The Nigerian President is responsible for A. Rear Admiral Suleman Igohi B. RearAdmiral
A. law making B. Adjudicating C. Executing Ibrahim Ogohi C. Rear Admiral Onoja
D. All of the above D. Rear Admiral Ogohi Ogohi
27. The world body that emerged afterthe first world 37. The current Nigerian constitution was
war is called promulgated in
A. United Nation B. League of Nations A. 1995 B. 1999 C. 1989 D. 1998
C. World people organization D. World Bank
38. The Speakerof the House of Representative is
28. Capitalism is all aboutthe following except
A. privateownership of means of production A. Alhajighali Na’abba B. Salisu Buhari
B. Exploitation of labour C. public ownership of C. Chief Evan Enwerem D. None of the above
productive resources D. Free enterprises
39. Which of the following countries is undergoing UN
29. Aba women riot of 1927 is a result of Weapons Inspection.
A. Imposition of tax in Eastern Nigeria A. Pakistan B. North Korea C. France D. China
B. Irresponsibility of Aba women
C. Because Aba women were taken as slave 40. Which of the following States is not a member of
D. Killing of the Chief of Aba Nige Delta Development Commission
A. Bayelsa B. Enugu C. Rivers Cross River
30. Nigeria’s Forth Republic commenced
A. May 29th 1999 B. 1st October 1999
C. 1st October,1999 D. None of the above
YEAR 2020
31. Which of the following contributed to the
Nationalist struggle in Nigeria 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B
A. The rise of education elite B. Provision of social 8. C 9. A 10.B 11.A 12.C 13. C 14. A
facilities C. The first world War D. Technological 15.C 16.C 17. D 18. B 19. C 20. C 21. B
development 22.B 23.C 24 B 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. C
29.A 30.A 31. A 32. A 33. A 34. A 35. C
32. Which of the following resumed full diplomatic 36.B 37.B 38. B 39.B 40. B
relations in December, 1999

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1. All but one of the following is not operating a 11. There are thirty Six States House of Assemblies
federal system of government with members
A. Britain B. USA C. Canada D. Nigeria A. 990 B. 1,000 C. 36,000 D. 3,600
2. The apex Military government body was changed 12. The following are associated with structural
from Supreme Military Council to Armed Forces Adjustment Programme (SAP) except
Ruling Council during A. Pnvatization B. Commercialization
A. Babandiga’s regime B. Buhari:s regime C. Removalof subsidies D. Freeeducation
C. Murtala’s regime D. Abacha’s regime
13. Which of the following legislative house has equal
3. Which of the following Asian countries suffered an representation of state?
Earth Quake on January 2001? A. House of Representatives B. House of
A. Pakistan B. Malaysia C. Afghanistan D. India Assembly C. The Senate D. House of Common
4. In communication theory a board crowded with 14. While Southern Nigerian women were
notices is said to be enfranchised in the l950s, those of Northern
A. Unavailable B. Noisy C. Rough Nigeria were enfranchised only in
D. All of the above A. 1960 B. 1983 C. 1989 D. 1976
5. Nigeria was formed with the amalgamation of 15. The new President of the USA is
Northern and Southern protectorates in A. Collin Powerll C. Bill Clinton
A. 1912 B. 1914 C. 1917 D. 1960 B. Georgew Bush D. Al Gore
6. The followings are reasons for military intervention 16. The ECONOG is Peace Keeping Force setup by:
in Nigerian politics except A. The United Nations Organisation
A. Corruption and nepotism B. Collapse of social B. ECO WAS C. OAU D. EU
facilities C. Threat to natiobnal security D. Military
right to govern 17. The Executive, Legislative and Judiciary are the
A. Three arms of Government
7. Which of the following countries was not involved B. National Assembly C. Executive arm
in colonialism in Africa? D. None of the above
A. Britain B. France C. Japan D. Belgium
18 ................ isAmerica’s immediate past President
8. The head of service of Federal republic of Nigeria A. George Bush B. Bill Clinton
is C. Ronal Reagan D. None of the above
A. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo B. Alhaji Atiku
Abubakar C. Alhaji Yayale Ahemd D. Chief Philips 19. President O. Obasanjo is elected to serve for
Asiodu A. 6years B. 8years C. 5years D. 4years
9. Nigerian Defence Academy is often refer to as a 20. During the formative process of Organization of
tri-service institution because African Unity (OAU), Africa was divided into two
A. It train future military leaders Opposing groups
B. lt train both the Army, Navy and Airforce A. Manrovia and Casablanca group
personnel’s C. It is a centre of Excellent B. Socialist and capitalist group
D. It is the only military University in Africa C. Tanzania and Nigerian group
D. Ghana and Egypt group
10. The chief of Air staff is
A. AVM lka Doko B. AVM lsaac Alfa 21. Nigeria became a Republic in
C. Air Marshall Alfa D. None of the above A. 1960 B. 1963 C. 1965 D. 1964
22. The Democratic Republic of Congo was formally A. Existence of component units B. Bi-cameral
known as legislation C. Democracy D. Ethnic and Religious
A. Congo B. Zaire C. Brazville D. None of the crisis
above
34. In a Presidential election, the constituency of the
23. is not an agent of globalization candidate is:
A. CNN B. IMF C. ? D. None of the above A. His home State B. Hisgeo-political zone
C. The whole country D. His Senatorial ani
24. The constitutional role of the military is Council Ward
A. Defence of national territorial integrity
C. Constitution drafting B. Governance 35. Capitalism was introduced in Nigeria through the
D. None of the above following except
A. Monetization B. Taxation C. Wage labour
25. A bill introduced in a legislatie assembly remains D. Traditional rulers
On the board for A. 21 days B. 40 days
C. 32 day D. None of the above 36. Committee of the National Assembly is made of
A. Members of both chambers of the legislature
26. The Chief of Amiy Staff is B. Select committee of the Senate
A. Maj. Gen Victor Malu C. General Victor Malu C. The members of the way and means
B. Lt Gen Victor MaIu D. None of the above committee D. None of the above
27. Since independence Nigeria has gone through 37. Which of the following is not associated with the
constitution making process, collapse of the First Republic?
A. Four B. Five C. Two D. One A. 1966 military coup B. Corruption C. Westem
crises D. The need to experiment military rule
28. ECOWAS Parliamentwas inaugurated in
A. 2000 B. 2001 C. 1998 D. 1973 38. In the colonial period, indirect rule was more
successful in Northern Nigeria because
29. The struggle for Nigerian independence was A. Northerners have been relating with the white
carried out by both men and women which of the fora long time B. The pre-colonial political
following women was not involved in the struggle? structure sweets the system C. Northerners are
A. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba B. Mrs. Funmilayo hard working D. The North is bigger
Kufci C. Queen Amina of Zazzau D. Mrs.
Charlotte Obasa 39. All the following countries are associated with
Warsaw pact except
30. The 1991 population census put Nigeria’s A. Poland B. Russia C. Japan D. Bulgaria
population at
A. 120 million B. 88 million C. 100 million 40. Which of the following factors do you think is not
D. 90 million important in constitution making process?
A. Inclusivity B. Accountability C. Referendum
31. During the cold war period there were two D. lndividual interest
prominent military alliances, they include
A. NATO and Socialist Alliance B. NATO and
Warsaw C. Warsaw pact and NATO D. USA and
Soviet Onion YEAR 2019
32. is the President of the democratic 1.A 2A 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.D 7.C
Republic of Congo 8.C 9.B 10.B 11.A 12.D 13.C 14.B
A. Laurent Kabila B. Joseph kabila 15.B 16.B 17.A 18.B 19.D 20.A 21.B
C. Moses Kabila D. None of the above 22.A 23.C 24.A 25.A 26.B 27.A 28.B
29.D 30.B 31.C 32.B 33.D 34.C 35.D
33. Which ofthefoilowing is nota characteristics of 36.A 37.D 38.B 39.C 40.D
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1. According to Organization theories Rank suggest 11. All military heads of States in Nigeria created
A. Privileges B. Responsibillties States except two. They are;
C. Authority D. All of the above A. General Murtala and General Abdulsalam
B. General Buhari and general Abduisalarn
2. The first women Commissioner in Nigeria is C. General Ironsi and general Yakubu Gowon
A. Mrs Florence Nwankpa B. Mrs Funmilayo, Kuti D. General Gowon and General Obasanjo
C. Mrs Alele William D. Mrs Dorothy Miller
12. Pressure groups can also be called
3. Run-off elections are conducted when: A. Political parties B. lnterest groups
A. No candidate polls a clear required majority of C. People groups D. Organization
votes B. One of two candidates die
C. When there is a sudden vacancy 13. The function of Nigerian legislatures include the
D. All of the above following except
A. Awarding contracts B. Making laws
4. Structural Adjustment programme was introduced C. Approving budgets D. Screening ministers
in Nigerian in
A. 1984 B. 1986 C. 2000 D. 1999 14. is the leading exponent of the typology
of authority
5. is the symbol of authority in A. Max Webber B. Billy Dudley
Nigeria’s Senate C. Adedeji Ebo D. None of the above
A. Mace B. The Senate President
D. Majority leader C. Chief Whip 15. Nigeria shares a boarder with
A. Ghana B. Lybya C. Niger D. Burkina Faso
6. Which of the following is not a political party in
Nigerian first Republic? 16. Thomas Hobbes’s state of Nature is
A. NCNC B. GNPP C. NPC D. UMBC A. Long and Civil B. Short and brutish
C. Long and Happy D. None of the above
7. All of the following except one is not a strong
reason for federation? 17. In Nigeria the supreme court is the
A. Geographical proximity B. Economic reason A. Legislature B. Highest court of the land
C. Political reason D. Personal interest C. Lowest courtof the land D. None of the above
8. Which of the following is not a reason for the 1929 18. AV Dicey propounded the doctrine of the:
Aba women Riot A. Separation of powers B. Sovereignty
A. Imposition of tax B. Forced education of C. Checks and balances D. Rule of law
women C. Imposition of indirect rule
D. Insensitivity of colonial authority 19. The doctrine of the separation of powers was
propounded by
9. The Ghanian Presidential system of government A. Baron de-montesqeui B. A. V. Dicey
is different from that of Nigeria because C. Aristotle D. St.Augustine
A. Ghana operates collective responsibility
B. Ghana has a unicamera legislature 20. Democracy is defined as government of the
C. Ghana has a bi-camera, legislature people by the people and for the people by
D. Ghana has no Vice President A. Abraham Maslow B. Adams Smith
C. Aristotle D. Abraham Lincoln
10. Which of the following countries is the biggest
democracy in the world? 21. The constitutional tenure of the NationalAssembly
A. United state of America B. India C. Pakistan is
D. Britain A. Four years B. Five years C. Three years
D. Seven years
22. …………is SpecialAssistantto the secretary- Adam Smlth B. Karl Marx C. MaxWebber
general of the UN onAfricanAffars D. Henry Fayol
A. Prof. lbrahim Gambari B. Dr. Salim A. Salim
C. Dr.Abbas Bondu D. None of the above 33. Franchise means…………………..
A. Right to vote B. Right to be voted for
23. A captain commands C. Right to vote and be voted for
A. A Platon B. A Battalion C. A Company D. None of the above
D. None of the above
34. The Clifford Constitution of 1922 was rejected by
24. In Nigeria the age of Franchise is; Nigerian Nationalists because
A. 18 years B. 16 years C. 30 years D. 40 years A. They were not consulted B. They don’t like the
constitution C. They were fighters
25. The differences between parliamentary and D. They were selfish
presidential system of government is
A. Parliamentary system has no ministers while 35. The seat of federal government officially moved to
presidential has B. Ministers are members of the Abuja on
parliament in the parliamentary system while they A. December 12,1991 B. January 12, 1991
are appointed from outside in the presidential C. October 1,1992 D. October 1,1991
system C. There is no president in the
parliamentary system D. There is both president 36. NEPU stands for
and prime-minister in the presidential system A. Northern Element Progressive Union
B. National Electrical Performance Unit
26. The following are ECOWAS institutions except C. National Electoral Political Unit
A. The authority of Heads of State and D. Nigerian Engineers Progressive Union
Government B. The councill of Minister
C. The executive Secretariat D. ECOMOG 37. The first military leader to be a President in
Nigeria is
27. Which of the following countries recently withdrew A. General Agunyi lronsi
its membership of ECOWAS? B. General Yakubu Gowon
A. Liberia B. Senegal C. Cameroon D. Mauritania C. General Babangida D. General Abdulsalam
28. Collective responsibility in the parliamentary 38. Which of the following is not a possible threat to
system of government means Nigerians democracy?
A. Every citizen of the country is responsible to A. Ethnic and religion violence B. Corruption
the government B. Every citizen is directly C. Provision of basic social facilities
underthe control of the President C. Every D. Military intervention
member of the government is responsible for
success and failure of the government D. Every 39. Which of the following is not a function of political
member of the government is responsible to the party
people A. Training of political leaders
B. Presenting candidates for election
29. Which of the following is not associated with C. Serve as opposition
political philosophy? D. Overthrow government
A. Aristotle B. Platue C. Thomas Hobbes
D. Joseph James 40. Nigeria’s upper legislative house has members
A. 9 B. 109 C. 100 D. 3,000
30 .............. is Ghana’s President
A. John Kufou B. John Ata Mills C. Jerry Rawlins
D. Nana Rawlings YEAR 2018
31. Diplomatic Mission office in Commonwealth 1.D 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.D
member nations is called 8.B 9.A 10.B 11.B 12.B 13.A 14.A
A. Embassy B. Counsulate C. High commission 15.C 16.B 17.B 18.D 19.A 20.D 21.A
22.A 23.C 24.A 25.B 26.C 27.D 28.C
D. Bureau
29.D 30.C 31.C 32.C 33.C 35.A 36.A
37.C 38.C 39.D 40.B
32. ………propounded the theory of the Legal-
Rational Bureaucracy

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1. Nigeria’s anti-colonial struggle was aided by the A. Right to vote C. Allow you to be a French
following except: citizen B. Right to vote and be voted for
A. The Second World War B. Western Education D. None of the above
C. Colonial oppression D. Good colonial policies
11. The overall military Head of the Nigerian Defence
2. The leader who considers the views of his Academy is referred to as
followers is called: A. The Director of Military Training
A. Democratic B. Difficult C. Autocratic D. Weak B. The General Officer Commanding
C. The Commander D. The Commandant
3. What is the meaning of NGO?
A. Non-governmental organs 12. In a Parliamentary system of government, the is
C. Non-graded officers the Head of Government
B. Non-governmental organizations A. President B. Queen C. PrimeMinister
D. Non-governmental officials D. Senate President
4. The following are registered political parties in 13. The Judicial arm of government in
Nigeria, except case there is crisis
A. Peoples Democratic Party A. Prosecutes B. Makelaws C. Adjudicates
B. All People’s Party D. All of the above
C. Democratic Party of Nigeria
D. Alliance for Democracy 14. The military coups of Nigeria with the intention of
balkanizing the country was led by:
5. The first blackAfrican to become the Secretary- A. Major Nzeogwu B. Major Orkar
General of United Nations is: C. Lt. Conel dimka D. Major Gen. M.Vatsa
A. Dr. Boutros B. Ghali B. Mr. Kofi Annan
C. Dr. Trygve Lie D. Dr. U. Thant 15. Which of the following is not associated with
Structural Adjustment Programme?
6. According to Nigeria’s Federal System, the A. Trade liberalisation B. Removal of Subsidy
Federal government is the: C. Privatisation D. Welfarism
A. Third tier B. Second tier C. First tier
D. Fourth tier 16. The Yoruba Consultative Forum is referred to as:
A. NADECO B. The Egbe Omo Oduduwa
7. Which of the following is not a fundamental right in C. The Afenifere D. The OPC
Nigeria’s constitution
A. Right to coerce B. Right to life 17. The civilian President in Nigeria is to serve
C. Right to privacy D. Right to freedom for years
A. Six B. Five C. Four D. Three
8. Military rule in Nigeria did not
A. Restructure Nigeria’s economy 18. The Electoral Process in Nigeria reflects
C. Coerce national unity representation based on:
B. Create more State A. Constituencies B. One-partyrule
D. Achieve colonial independence C. Functional representation
D. Restricted franchise
9. Who among re following is not a principal member
of the National Security Council? 19. The difference between Nigeria’s first and second
A. The President and Commander-in Chief republics is that:
B. The Chief of Air Staff A. The former was parliamentary and the latter
C. The Minister of internal Affairs was presidential B. The former was presidential
D. Tie Inspector-General of Police and the latter, parliamentary C. The former was
superior to the latter D. The latter was both
10. The Franchise is the parliamentary and presidential
20. The highest custodian of the prerogative or mercy 31. In terms of geo-political zones, Nigeria is grouped
in Nigeria is: into:
A. The Chief Justice of the Federation A. Six B. Four C. Two D. Three
B. The Executive Government of a State 32. In the first Republic, Nigeria practiced, system of
C. The President and Commander-in-Chief government
D. The Attorney-General A. Presidential B. Electoral C. Parliamentary
D. Socialism
21. Who was Nigeria’s first elected civilian President?
A. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe 33. Which of the following countries is not a member
C. SirAbubakarTafawa Balewa of ECOWAS?
B. Chief Obafemi Awolowo A. Cameroon B. Nigeria C. Senegal D. Gambia
D. Alhaji Shehu Shagari
34. Structural Adjustment Prociramme was introduced
22. The maiden or first conference of the Wives in Nigeria, in
ofAfrican Heads of States held in A. 1980 B. 196 C. 1996 D. 1976
A. Accra (Ghana) B. Abuja (Nigeria)
C. Dakar (Senegal) D. Yaounde (Cameroon) 35. In the Pre-Colonial Hausa Society, authority is
23. The currency introduced by the EU countries is A. Decentralized B. Centralized C. Fused

known as: D. None of the above
A. Eura B. Eurum C. Euro D. Eureau
36. Matters in the Nigerian Constitution in Which the
24. During the colonial government, Native Authorities Federal and State power are regarded as:
are in the hands of the: A. Exclusive B. Residual C. Concurrent
A. Emirs/Obas B. Legislative councils D. Exceptional
C. Local governments D. White man
37. Nigeria became a Republic in
25. The Principle of Rule of Law was propounded by: A. 1958 B. 1960 C. 1963 D. 1964
A. A.V.Dicey B. Aristotle C. Plato
D. Thomas Hobbes 38. Every Government prepares its
annually
26. Which of the following is not a political party in the A. Keport B. Budget C. Seminar D. Conferences
first republic
A. Northern Peoples Congress B. Ilorin Parapo 39. is the father of Nigeria Nationalism
C. Northern Element Progressive Union A. Tafawa Balewa B. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Nigerian Congress C. Herbert Macaulay D. H. O. Davis
27. Max Webber propounded the theory of 40. Who is the current chairman of ECOWAS
A. John Kufor of Ghana
A. Organisation. B. Bureaucracy B. Lonsana Konche of Guinea
C. Decision making D. Budgeting C. CharlesTaylorof Liberia
D. Alfa Korare of Mali
28. The Amalgamation of Nigeria took place in:
A. 1914 B. 1945 C. 1960 D. 1966
29. Fundamental Human Rights is provided in the — YEAR 2017

if the 1999 Nigerian constitution.
A. Section 1 B. Chapter 6 C. Chapter 4 1.D 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.A
D. Section1,1 8.D 9.C 10.B 11.D 12.C 13.B 14.B
15.D 16.C 17. C 18.A 19.A 20.C 21.D
30. The first military President of Nigeria is 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.A 26.D 27.B 28.A
A. General Abacha B. General Babangida 29.C 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.A 34.B 35.B
C. General Obasanjo D. General Ironsi 37.C 38.B 39.B 40.A

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1. Delegated legislation becomes unavoidable when 10. A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups
A. Legislators cannot reach a consensus from political parties is
B. Issues under consideration are personal A. Membership drive B. The objective
C. Issues underconsideration are technical C. The voting pattern D. Ideology
D. Legislators have to proceed on a recess
11. Proportional representation is a system of
2. One major disadvantage of public opinion is that allocating seats in the legislature based on
A. The critics of government policies are always A. Gender participation in political
harassed B. Avocal minority claims to represent B. An area’s involvement in politic
the majority C. Gossip and rumours thrive C. Contribution to the national economy
D. Leaders are unnecessarily criticised D. Total votes in an election
3. Citizenship in a modern state expresses the 12. The application of the principle of separation of
status of a person who possesse power seems impracticable because power is
A. Full political rights B. Some religious rights A. Delegated B. Centralized C. Fused
C. Social rights only D. Exclusive economic rights D. Separated
4. Communism is a system which recognizes 13. One major factor that differentiates the
A. Class stratification B. The existence of the state presidential from the parliamentary system
C. The existence of the individual A. Separation of powers
D. Collective interests B. Judicial independence C. Passage of bills
D. Party system
5. The delineation of constituencies is a major duty
of the 14. A major consequence of proportional
A. National Assembly B. Political Parties representation is that it
C. Boundary Commission A. Reduces the chances of political instability
D. Electoral Commission B. Favour the development of a low-party system
C. Discourages voting along ethnic lines
6. The structure of the civil service is based on D. Encourages the proliferation of parties
A. Laterialorganization B. Merit system
C. Patronage system D.Hierchical organization 15. Oligarchy is a form of government which
A. Enhances the interest of the ruling few
7. A common feature of a multi-party system is that B. Enhances the electoral chances of the majority
government is formed by. C. Disregards the views of the minority people
A. The major political party B. All the registered D. Protects the interest of the common people
political C. Acoalition of political parties
D. The party with the highest votes 16. The absence of the rule of law in government will
bring about
8. To qualify for absorption into administrative cadre A. Human rights abuse B. Treasonable offences
of the civil service in Nigeria, an applicant C. Corruptpractices D. Political apathy
A. Knowledgeable in civil service rules
B. A holder of first university degree 17. Centralization of power is the basic feature of
C. Specifically trained in public administration A. Federalism B. A confederation
D. A senior civil servant C. A presidential system D. A unitary government
9. The final interpretation of the provision of a federal 18. A law passed by the legislature and assented to
constitution is vested in the be the executive is
A. Head of State B. Council of state A. An act B. A presidential proclamation
C. Highest legislative body C. A degree D. A legislative order
D. Highest court of the land
19. One of the features of a sovereign state is that it
A. Has the capacity to defend itself from external 29. The main duty of the local government service
aggression B. Has a large numberof soldiers commission is to
C. Practices the presidential system of A. Supervise and manage the affair of local
government D. Is not indebted to other countries governments B. Create job opportunities at the
local level C. Handle requests for the creation of
20. A major way of maintaining confidence in the more local governments D. Conduct election into
electoral process is by ensuring that councils
A. Electoral officers are regularly trained
B. Elections are conducted in a free and fair 30. The constitution that introduced restricted
atmosphere C. Unlimited franchise is observed franchise into Nigerian Politics was the
D. Elections are conducted as and when due A. Independence Constitution B. Lyttelton
Constitution C. Richards constitution D. Clifford
21. The principle of checks and balances reinforces Constitution
separation of powers in order to
A. Protect the powers of the executive 31. In Nigeria, the Council of State was first created
B. Make the legislature more powerful by
C. Prevent an unconstitutional change A. General Murtala Muhammed
D. Prevent the emergence of dictatorship B. General Olusegun Obasanjo
C. Major-General Aguyi ronsi
22. Legislative control of public corporation in Nigeria D. General Yakubu Gowon
is effected through
A. The dissolution of their managements 32. The leading agent in the expansion of British
B. The reorganization of their managements influence in Northern in the 1890s was the
C. Acts of the national Assembly D. Bye-laws A. British consul in calabar
B. Royal westAfrican Frontier Force
23. The lbadan Conference of 1950 was convened to C. BritisheonsulinLagos D. Royal NigerCompany
discuss the provisions of the
A. Macpherson Constitution 33. The two military coups that toppled civilian
B. Clifford Constitution regimes in Nigeria were those of
C. Lyttelton Constitution A. January 1966 and December1983
D. Richards Constitution B. July1966 and August 1985
C. January and July 1975
24. The fees collected by local governments at motor D. February 1976 and December1983
parks represent
A. Levies B. Fines C. Income tax D. Usercharge 34. The main function of the Code of Conduct Bureau
is to
25. The first Nigerian Constitution to provide for the A. Ensure accountability in government business
fundamental objectives and directive principles of B. Give the judiciary more powers to discipline
state policy was the erring judges C. Protect public officers from the
A. 1979 Constitution B. 1989 Constitution press D. Give the police more powers to make
C. 1999 Constitution D. 1960 Constitution arrests
26. Under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, the power 35. The emirate system of administration can be
to create local government is vested in the likened to a
A. State assembly B. Office of the deputy A. Confederal system of government
governor C. Presidency D. National assembly B. Unitary system of government
C. Federal system of government
27. The body set up to review the revenue allocation D. Constitutional monarchy
formula in 1980 was the
A. Udoji Commission B. Okigbo Commission 36. The abolition of the state ministries of local
C. Dma Commission D. Adebo Commission governments in 1989 entails that local
governments
28. In pre-colonial lgbo society, decisions on public A. Area equal to the states B. Have more control
issues were reached mainly through over their funds C. No longer have anything to
A. The oracles B. Consensus C. Imposition do with state governments
D. Majority votes D. Are no longer subordinate to state
governments
37. The main legislative body in Nigeria between A. Africanaffairs B. Political and social matters
1966 and 1975 was the C. The Economic Commission of Africa
A. Supreme Military Council B. Armed forces D. The Economic Commission of Africa
Ruling Council C. Provisional ruling council E. Security Matters
D. National security council
46. Who among the following served as Secretary
38. Nigeria formally became a federation in. General of OPEC?
A. 1960 B. 1963 C. 1914 D. 1946 A. Jibril amjnu B. Aret adams C. Dan Etete
D. Bianu Lukman
39. The United nations charter is an instrument that.
A. Sets out the right and obligations of members 47. Nigeria’s active role in the liberation of some
states B. Provides for funding ofmemberstates countries in Southern Africa earned her.
C. Facilitates the resolution of disputes among A. The chairmanship of the Eminent Persons
member state Group B. Membership of SADC C. Recognition
D. Determines the admission of memberstate as the giant of Africa D. The status of a frontline
state
40. The most active organ of the economic
Community of West African State is the. 48. Which of these international finance agencies is
A. Tribunal of the Community B. Technical and Nigeria a member of:
Specialised Commission C. Authority of Heads of A. The London Club B. The Infra structural
State and Government D. Council of Ministers Development Fund C. The Paris Club
D. The International Monetary Fund
41. The group of state that conceived the idea of the
United nation Organisation include. 49. Nigeria’s membership of the ECOWAS is
A. The USSR, Italy, the UK and China informed by desire to:
B. Italy, the UK, France and Japan A. Develop a market in the sub-region
C. The USA, the USSR, the UK and China B. Form a sub-regional high command
D. France, the USA < Canada and Japan C. Become a sub-region power
D. Promote economic integration
42. The impact of the Commonwea of nation is felt
most in the area of. 50. An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-
A. Diplomatic cooperation aligned countries is
B. Economic cooperation A. Her large population B. The state of her
C. Cultural cooperation D. Military cooperation economy C. Her heterogeneous population
D. Her large size.
43. The greatest criticism of the Security Council of
the UNO is that it.
A. Has no standing army YEAR 2016
B. Is not representative enough
C. Undermines the General Assembly 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. D
D. Has exclusive veto power 8. B 9. D 10. B 11.D 12. C 13. A 14. D
15. A 16. A 17. D 18. A 19. A 20.B 21.B
44. Which of the following is a founding member of 22.D 23.C 24.A 25.C 26.A 27.A 28.C
OPEC? 29.A 30.B 31.D 32.A 33.B 34.A 35.B
A. Nigeria B. Indonesia C. Venezuela 36.A 37.A 38.C 39.C 40.C 41.D 42.A
D. Algeria 43.D 44.C 45.C 46.A 47.C 48.A 49.D
50.B
45. Professor lbrahim Gambari is the Special
Assistant to the United Nations Secretary General
on.

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1. Which of the following does not link the A. Check and balances B. Tyranny
commonwealth countries together? C. Confusion D. Fusion of powers
A. English law B. English language
C. A Common currency D. Sports 11. All except one practices a Federal System of
Government.
2. The Angolans rebel leader killed in February 2002 A. India B. Nigeria C. Niger D. Canada
by government forces is.
A. Augustine Neto B. Johannes Sovinbi 12. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the
C. Edwardo Mondlane D. Amiclar cabral Federation is.
A. The Chief Justice of the Federation
3. General election in Nigeria are presently B. The Attorney Advocate of Nigeria
conducted by a body called. C. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria
A. National Electoral Commission (NEC) D. The Inspector General of Police
B. National Population Commission (NPC)
C. Provisional Ruling Council (NPC) 13. Local government are the level of the government
D. Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria.
(INEC) A. Highest B. Middle C. Lowest
D. None of the above
4. Which of the following was Nigeria’s first
indigenous democratically elected executive head 14. The President of the 45th United nations general
of state? Assembly was.
A. SirAbubakarTafawa balewa A. Major General Joseph B. President Bilt Clinton
B. Alhaji Shehu Shagari C. Sir James Robertson C. President Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Dr. Nelson Mandela
5. Gynasingbe Eyidima of Togo is the current
chairman of the 15. Which of the following is not organ of United
A. Africa Union B. Africa nation nations organization (UNO)?
C. Union of Africa State A. Security Council
D. Organization of African Union B. International Court of justice
C. The Secretariat
6. January 1 5h every year is set aside in Nigeria in D. International Labour of organization
remembrance of
A. The Armed Forces and Nigeria’s heroes 16. The main duty of the National Assembly is
B. The death of gen Mohammed only A. Setting disputes B. Appointing Ministers
C. The victim of flood disasters C. Making laws for the country
D. Nigerian Pilgrims who died abroad D. Protecting the country against foreign invasion
7. Which of the following towns was last federal 17. The problem against settler in Zimbabwe by
capital of Nigeria before Abuja? President Robert Mugabe is on
A. Lokoja B. Calabar C. lbadan D. Lagos A. Union of Africa State B. Africa union
C. Africa Nations D. Organization of Africa union
8. The Child Care Foundation is brain child of
A. Mrs.S. Obasanjo B. Justice F. Abubakar 18. The OAU is presently know as
C. Mrs.M. Babangida D. Mrs. MAbacha A. Union of Africa B. Africa union
C. Africa nations D.Organization of Africa Union
9. Which of the following is associated with fascism?
A. Benito Mussolini B. General Murtala 19. The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd
C. Nelson Mandela D. Mobutu recently celebrated 50 years
A. lnpublicservice B. Of age
10. The principle of separation of powers in C. Of being a Briton D. On the throne
governments.
20. When was the Economic Community of West 32. The Executive arm of government is the body
African States set up? responsible for
A. April 3rd 1972 B. December 12th 1973 A. Making laws B. Implementing laws
C. February 22nd 1974 D. May 28th 1975 C. Adjudication D. Executing laws
21. Which of the following is not associated with 33. Which of the following is not a threat to Nigeria’ s
Universal Declaration of Human Rights? National security?
A. Universalityof Rights A. Ethnic and religious clashes B. Poverty
B. Righttoown property C. Unemployment D. Education
C. Social and Economic Rights
D. Freedom of association 34. Which of the following is not a hindrance to
government in Nigeria?
22. According to the 1999 constitution, the A. Economic mismanagement B. Ethno-religious
chairmanship of the National Assembly rests on; conflict C. Clash rivalry D. National dialogue
A. The House Speaker
B. The Senate President 35. The socio-ecOnOmic philosophy promoted by
C. Both the Senate President and House speaker Karl Max is
D. The Clark of the entire National Assembly A. Capitalism B. Communism C. Democracy
D. Confusionism
23. Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff?
A. General Victor Malu B. General T.Y. Danjuma 36. Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) was
C. Lt General Ogomudia D. Major General R Sha introduced in Nigeria
A. President Babangida was an economist
24. The Biggest Democracy in the world is B. Popularopinion in Nigeria atthe time was
A. United States of America C. India against the IMF loan
B. Britain D. Nigeria C. Nigeria was a member of ECO WAS
D. Itwas a solution to all Nigeria’s problems.
25. The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the court of the
land. 37. Which of the following is not associated with
A. Lowest B. Highest C. Appellate Nigeria’ s electoral system?
D. None of the above A. Open Ballot System B. Option A4
C. Secret Ballot system D. Appointments
26. Local Government Departments are headed by
A. Directors B. Head of Department 38. One of the major criticisms against successive
C. Treasurers D. Councilor Nigerian governments has been
A. Economic mismanagement
27. Constitutionalism implies B. Lack of good public relations
A. Political culture C. Lack of humanitarian principles
B. Convention and customs D. Lack of food supply
C. Limited government
D. Practices based on customs 39. Which of the following has not been a popular
advantage of military rule in Nigeria?
28. The upper chamber in the National Assembly in A. Arbitrary detention B. Development of
Nigeria consist of Members infrastructures C. Creating of States
A. 109 B. 99 C. 100 D. 102 D. Constitution drafting
29. Uni-cameral legislature consist of………… 40. Which of the following is not a memberof the
A. Four chambers B. One chamber European Union?
C. Three chambers D. No chamber A. Russia B. Britain C. Germany D. France.
30. Which of the following is not an African Country? YEAR 2015

A. Zambia B. Angola C Ethiopia D. Indonesia 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D
8. A 9. A 10. A 11. C 12. B 13. C 14. A
31. Nigeria had its self-government on 1st Oct (1960 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. D 21. A
from) 22. B 23. C 24.C 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. A
A. America B. France C. Britain D. Soviet Union 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. B
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1. During the colonial era, who was the link between D. Feudalism
the British government and thecolonial
government? 11. One way by which the legislature checks the
A. Colonialgovernment. B. Secretaryof colonies. executive is by:
C. Legislativeassembly D. Thegovernor-General A. Delaying promotion of some ministers.
B. Summoning ministers to Oputa Panel.
2. During the traditional politics in Nigerian, in which C. Demanding the reviewof an executive action.
party was ruler ship invariably a form of D. Stopping the president from travelling abroad.
gerontocracy?
A. Hausa-Fulani. B. Yoruba C. Tiv. D. lgbo 12. The 1979 constitution states that to be qualified as
president of Nigeria, one must have attained
3. In local government administration, Chief-in- A. 21. B. 45 C. 35 D. 18
Council implies that,
A. Members of the local council appoint the Chief 13. Nigeria adopted a unified local government
to office B. The Council operates independently system under:
of the Chiefs authority. C. The Chief is a A. Murtala/Obasanjo administration.
memberof the local Council but does not exercise B. Tafawa balewa administration
veto power. D. All members of the Council are C. Buhari administration
appointed a controlled by the Chief. D. babangida administration
4. Profit motive as a guiding principle is an important 14. The first political party in Nigeria was formed
characteristics of: afterthe introduction of the:
A. Feudalism. B. Capitalism C. Fascism A. Richard Constitution B. Lyttleton Constitution
D. Communalism C. Cliford Constitution D. macpherson
Constitution
5. Bye-laws are laws made by:
A. Local Governments C. Federal Governments. 15. Which of the following statements is not correct
B. State Governments D. TraditionalAuthority. about the presidential system?
A. the president is popularly elected
6. The first military coup in Nigeria took place in what B. Ministers are not members of parliament
year? C. the constitution is supreme
A. 1963 B. 1965 C. 1966 D. 1970 D. the Judiciary is underthe presidency
7. In Africa, the first country that witnessed military 16. The Charter of the United Nation was adopted in:
coup was: A. 1944 B. 1945 C. 1973 D. 1939
A. Nigeria B. Liberia. C. Ghana D. Egypt
17. Which of the following is not a member of the
8. The leader of opposition in the Federal House of United nation Economic and Social Council
Representatives in the first republic was: (ECOSOC)
A. MallamAminu Kano A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Chief Anthony Enahoro B. United Nation Development programme
C. Alhaji Tafawa Balewa (UNDP) C. United Nations Educational Scientific
D. Chief ObafemiAwolowo and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
D. United Nations Anti-Apartheid Orgnization.
9. Government by the few forthe interest of the few
is known as, 18. The World Court at the Hague is made up of
A. Monarchy B. Oligarchy C. Theocracy A. 15 members B. 25 mebers C. 35 members
D. Autocracy D. 45 members
10. Karl Marx believes that socialism is the prelude to: 19. In which of the following countries does Nigeria
A. Capitalism B. Communism C. Fascism have an Embassy?
A. United States of America B. United Kingdom D. Election to elect Local Government’s harman,
C. Ghana D. Canada
30. Which of the following is responsible
20. The Institution Mechanism forthe Integration of for conducting Elections in Nigeria?
Africa is the: A. National Electoral Commission.
A. Africa Union (AU) B. economic Commission of B. Independent National Electoral Commission.
West Africa States (ECO WAS) C. Association of C. National Electoral Commission of Nigeria.
Africa Carebian and Pacific and pacific Countries D. Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria.
(ACP) D. Non-Aligned Movement
31. The relationship between political phenomena and
21. A major reason forthe formation of the United Geography is known as:
Nations (U. N) was the A. Politicalgeography. B. Geographyof polities
A. Emergence of the cold-war B. End of the cold- C. Geopolitics. D. Geo-political phenomena.
war C. Failure of the League of Nations
D. Collapse of the USSR 32. Which of the following does not fit the group?
A. Afenifere. B. Ohaneze. C. ACE D. OPC.
22. The Lagos Treaty of May 28, 1975 established
A. African Cultural Agency 33. The president of Nigeria can serve for a maximum
R Economic Community of West Africa States. of
C. Economic Commission of Africa A. 4years B. 9years C. 6years
D. Airica Development Bank D. None of the above.
23. The 2005 Summit of the commonwealth 34. The prerogative of mercy in Nigeria is rested in
(CHOGM) was held in: the
A. Nigeria B. South Africa C. Canada D. Malta A. The President B. The State Governor.
C. All of the above. D. None of the above.
24. In Nigeria’ s Foreign Policy, the protection of her
National Sovereignty is a, 35. The South-EastAsian vibrant economy is known
A. Core interest. B. Peripheral interest. as:
C. nstrument of diplomacy. A. Asian Economy. B. Tiger Economy.
D. Diplomatic Negotiation. C. Lion Economy D. Vibrant Asian.
25. Nigeria’ s Land border countries are: 36. A fundamental principle of International relations
A. Luxophone B. Anglophone C. Francophone. is:
D. Saxophone. A. Having permanent friendly nations.
B. Having transient national interests.
26. Nigeria was referred to asa frontline state due to C. Being unfriendlyto all nations at all times.
Role in: D. None of the above.
A. Global affairs. B. Africa affairs.
C. Liberation struggle in Liberia. 37. What isAmerica s reason for the invasion of Iraq?
D. Liberation struggle in Southrn Africa. A. Iraqis arrogance. B. Iraqis oil riches.
C. Alleged production of Weapons of Mass
27. The transformation of the Organization of Africa Destruction (WMD) by Iraq
Union (OAU) was the brain unlid of: D. To Capture Saddam Hussien.
A. Ghadaffi, Obasanjo, Mbeki
B. Kufor, Biya, Mbeki 38. The process of depriving persons of the rightof
C. Ghadaffi, Obasanjo, Kufor. Voting iscalled:
D. Obasanjo, Mbeki, Biya A. Enfranchsement. B. Dismissal.
C. Prohibitkcn. D. Disenfranchisement.
28. A state that is bound by economic, political and
Idealogical links to another rn powerful state is 39. Dcameralism refers to:
Known as: A. a one chimber legislature.
A. MinorState B. Major State B. The process of voting in the legislature.
C. Satellite State D.More aligned State.
29. lections in order to determine who shall Stand
as candidate in some civil wider elections
is Known as:
A. By-elections B. Primary elections C. Major
C. The upprchamberin a legislature. B. legislature and the eIectorate

D. Atwo ch rnber legislature. C. executive and the judiciary
D. legislature and the local
40. The main function of the judiciary is to:
A. serve as the watchdog of the executive. 47. A political authority which exercises sovereign
C. execute the laws of the land B. enact laws. power over a specific geogri.. area is termed as:
D. interpret the laws. A. Nation B. State C. Dominion D. Leviathan
41. Which of these statement is correct about 48. Which of the following does not define a
Proportional Representation. constitution?
A. It makes the assembly representative of all A. Totalitarian B. Confederal C. Federal D. Unitary
Citizen. B. It is simple to operate. C. It preserves
the party system. D. It gives the parties seats in 49. The concept of sovereignty can best be defined
proportion to their popular support. as the
A. State of being supreme in authority
42. Aristocracy is the system of government in which B. Power of the executive president
the few rule for: C. Supremacy of the legislature
A. Their own benefit B. The benefit of all D. Supremacy of the executive
C. The benefit of their friends 50. The major distinguishing factor between a political
D. The benefit of a few party and a pressure group that while the former:
A. is effectively organized, the latter is not
43. A nation state is synonymous with a B. engages in propaganda, the latterdoes not
A. sovereign state B. dependent territory C. seek power, the latterdoes not.
C. Nation D. political community D. Does not form a government, the does
44. Presidential is a system of government in which

A. there is elected head of State who exercises
actual executive powers B. the head of State is YEAR 2014
not the Chief executive C. the executive functions
are the responsibility of the members of a cabinet 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. B
D. all members of cabinet must also be members 8. D 9. B 10. B 11.C 12.C 13. A 14. C
of the legislature 15. D 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. A 20. A 21.C
22. B 23. A 24 A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C
45. Acountry made up of semi autonomous units is 29. B 30. B 31.C 32.D 33.D 34.A 35. B
A. aconfederation B. afederation C. Aregion 36. D 37. C 38. D 39. D 40. D 41 D 42.D
D. Unitary 43.D 44 A 45 A 46 A 47 A 48 A 49 A
50 C
46. The cabinet can be described as link between;
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1. Proportional representation is a system of 10. In local government administration Chief in-

allocating; seats in the legislature based on: council implies that:
A. gender participation in politics. B. an areas A. members of the local Council appoint the Chief
involvement in politics. C. contribution to the to office. B. All members of the Council are
national economy. D. total votes in an election. appointed and controlledb y the Chief C. The
Council operates independently of the Chiefs
2. Oligarchy is a form of government which authority. D. The Chief is a member of I he local
enhances the Council but does not exercise veto power.
A. interest of the ruling class. B. electoral
chances of the majority. C. views of the minority. 11. Bye-laws are laws made by
D. interest of the masses. A. Local Governments. B. Regional Government.
C. State Governments. D Federal Governments.
3. Centralization of power is the basic feature of a.
A. presidential system of government. 12. One of the ways by which the legislative arm of
B. Federal arrangement C. Unitary government. government checks the Executive is by:
D. Confederation A. Demanding the review of Executive action.
B Demanding the President to obtain approval
4. The structure of the civil service is based on: from the National Assembly before traveling
A. lateral organization. B. hierarchical abroad, C. Delaying the promotion of Ministers
organization. C. merit system D. patronage. and Special Advisers to the President.
D. Making mandatory periodic visits to the
5. Systems theory can be denoted by: President.
A. digital systems network. B. the inputout-put
model. C. within-put model. D. Network centric 13. Presidential ism is a system of government in
model. which:
A. All members if the cabinet are automatically
6. Fundamental Human Rights are the rights members of the legislature B. The President is not
A. entrenched only in a written constitution. the Chief Executive C. The elected Head of State
B. which the executive gives to the people. exercise actual Executive powers. D. The
C. to the liberty of individuals under the law, Executive functions are the responsibilities of the
D. of the people to subvert governments by any members of a Cabinet.
means.
14. Bicameralism refers to:
7. Institutionalism in its simplestform means: A. The upperchamber in a legislature.
A. practices based on customs. B. political culture B. The process of voting in the legislature.
C. conventions and customs C. A-two chamber legislature.
D. limited government D. A-one chamber legislature.
8. The main duty of the National Assembly is 15. The process of depriving citizens their voting right
A. Appointing ministers is called:
B. making laws for the country A. Disenfranchisement. B. Disqualification.
C. protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria C. Electioneering. D. Disengagement.
D. Settling disputes among the fed4erating units.
16. The main function of-the Judiciary is to:
9. Which of these is not associated with the A. Enact laws. B. Interpretthe laws.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights? C. Visitthe Courts. D. Harmonize laws of the land.
A. Freedom of expression. B. Social and
economic rights. C. Right to own property. 17. Which of this statement is correct about
D Universality of Rights. Proportional Representation?
A. It is very simple to operate.
B. It preserves the party system.
C. ltgivesthe parties seats in proportion to B. Senate President, President, Vice President,

theirpopularsupport, D. It makes the assembly Speaker of the House of Representative and
representative of all the citizens Chief Justice of Nigeria.
C. President, Vice President, Senate President,
18. The concept of sovereignty can best be defined Chief Justice of Nigeria and Speaker
as the: Representatives.
A. Supremacy of the Executive B. Supremacy of D. President, Vice President, Senate President,
the Legislature C. The ultimate location of Speaker House of Representatives Justice of
authority. D. The checks and balances amongst Nigeria.
the arms of government.
27. When the sovereignty of a nation lies on the
19. A system characterized by fiefdom and military people, it iscalled:
Oligarchy can be described as: A. Constitutional Power. B. Parliamentary
A. Totalitarianism. B. oligarchy C. Feudalism. sovereignty. C. Popular sovereignty. D. Extensive
D. Anarchy. sovereignty
20. The secret ballot system of voting 28. Which of the following is not associated with a
A. allows contestants to know voters that voted for federal constitution’?
them. B. reveals the identity of voters. A. Democracy B. Concentration and
C. ensures the security and privacy of the voters. centralization of power. C. Bi-cameral legislation.
D. all of the above. D. Division of power between the centre and the
federating units.
21. A constituency refers to:
A. a geographical location. B. a candidates 29. The right of an adult to vote and be voted for is
stronghold. C. the specified area within which called:
candidates are to canvass for votes. A. Voting and constitutional right, B. Universal
D. none of the above. adult right. C. Universaladultsuifrage. D. Voting
suffrage.
22. The constituency of a presidential candidate is:
A. the whole country. B. all the States -within the 30. Run-off elections are conducted when:
candidate’s region. C. his Local Government. A. No candidate pools a clear required majority.
D. the Federal Capital. B. One of the candidates die, C. when there is a
sudden vacancy.
23. The body responsible for the conduct of election D. when the electoral body calls for election
into public office in Nigeria during the 2007
election is: 31. Which of the following is a symbol of authority in
A. Federal Electoral Commission. B. National Nigeria’s Senate?
Electoral Commission. C. National Electoral A. The Senate President. B. The Coat of Arms in
Commission of Nigeria. the Assembly chambers, C. The mace. D. Chief
D. Independent National Electoral Commission. whip.
24. Under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of 32. Thomas Hobbes’s State of nature is
Nigeria, 1999, the number o Local Governments A. Short and brutish. B. Long and civil
in Nigeria is: C. Long and happy. D. All the above.
A. 770 B. 773 C. 774 D. 850
33. A.V Dicey pronounced the doctrine of
25. The Federal House of Representatives IS made A. Separation of Powers, B. Sovereignty.
up of C. Checks and Balances. D. Rule of Law.
A. 470 members. B. 390 members.
C. 560 members. D. 477 members. 34. Democracy Day in Nigeria is celebrated on;
A. 1st May every Year B. 29th October every year
26. Identify the correct hierarchy of authority amongst C. 29th May every Year D.1st October every year.
the following:
A. President, Senate President, Vice President, 35. The constitutional tenure of the National Assembly
Chief Justice of Nigeria and Speaker of the House is
of Representatives. A. Five years. B. Three years C. Seven years
D. Four years.
A. Richards’s constitution.
36. Democracy is defined as government of the B. Clifford constitution.
people by the people and for the people by; C. Mâcpherson constitution.
A. Abraham Lincoln. B. Aristotle. D. Littleton constitution.
C. Abraham Maslaw. D. Adams Smith.
40. A country made up of semi-autonomous-units is
37. Collective responsibility in the parliamentary called
system of government means: A. A confederation B. A Federation.
A. Every member of the government is C. Democratic country. D. Republic.
responsible to the people. B. Every citizen of the
country is responsible to the government.
C. Every citizen is directly under the control of the YEAR 2013
President. D. Every member of the government is
responsible for the success and failure of the 1. D 2. C 3C 4B 5. B 6. C 7. B
government. 8. B 9. D 10. D 11. A 12. A 13. C 14. C
15. A 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. A 20. C 21. C
38. The Diplomatic Mission office in Commonwealth 22. A 23. D 2C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B
member nations is called: 29. C 30. C 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. D
A. Embassy. B. High Commission. B. Consulate. 36. A 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. A
D. Chancery.
39. The first political party in Nigeria was formed after

the introduction of the:

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1. The science that reconstructs the past through 11. The British conquered the Sokoto Caliphate
material remains is during the reign of Sultan
A. Linguistics B. Geophysics C. Ethnography A. Bello B. Attahiru C. Abubakarlil D. Maccido
D. Archaeology
12. British government’s shabby treatmefit of the
2. The early spread of Islam in the Western delegation of the National Congress of British
A. roleof the Ulama B. Sudan / vas assisted by the West Africa to London in 1920 was justified on the
activities of the Susu C. military exploits of claim that the Congress was
Sundiata D. rise of Sonni Ali to power A. not representative of popular interest in West
Africa B. influenced by the Indian National
3. Nri civilization existed among the Congress C. Opposed toAfrican Chiefs
A. lgbo B. jo C. Efik D. gala D. unconstitutional
4. One of the functions of the jçp secret cult among 13. The accusation of corruption and gross abuse of
the Efik of Old Calabar was the office leveled against Dr. Azikiwe in 1956 was
A. settlement of disputes between the Efik and Sponsored by
Europeans B. detection of witches C. resolution A. UNAkpan B. Eyo-lta C. Jaja Wachukwu
of land disputes D. settlementofdebts E. Chief D. Michael Okpara
Whip F. Majority leader
14. The AG motion for Nigerian independence in 1956
5. Which of the following is not a political party in was opposed by the Northern delegation in the
Nigerian first Republic? House of Representatives because
A. NCNC B. GNPP C. NPC D. UMBC A. Northern members were booed by the Lagos
crowd B. The motion was moved by Anthony
6. All of the following except one is not a strong Enahoro C. constitutional procedure was not
reason for federation followed D. The North insisted it would not
A. Geographical proximity B. Economic reason substitute British domination for southern
C. Political reason D. Personal interest. domination.
7. Which of the following is not a reason forthe 1 929 15. Identify the correct order in which these were
Aba women Riot formed
A. Imposition of tax B. Forced education of A. NNDP, AG, NCNC, NPC
women C. Imposition of indirect rule B. NCNC, NNDP, NPC, AG
D. Insensitivity of colonial authority C. NPC, NCNC, AG, NNDP
D. NNTDP, NCNC, AG, NPC
8. The kingdom of Benin had diplomatic relations
with 16. The motion for Nigerian independence in 1960
A. Britain B. France C. Portugal D. Germany was moved in 1958 by
A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo B. Sir Ahmadu Bello
9. A notable feature of the government of Old Oyo C. Chief Anthony Enahoro D. Chief Samuel
empire was Akintola
A. the use of eunuchs in the collection of tributes
B. effective women participation 17. The status of Lagos as an independent
C. its system of checks and balances municipality was first provided for by the
D. the appointment of slaves to high offices A. Macpherson Constitution B. Lyttelton
Constitution C. 1957 Constitution D. 1958
10. The ruler who introduced muskets into the Bornu Constitution
army was
A. Nana Ngirmaran B. Idris Kalakarunabi 18. By the Constitutional reforms introduced in French
C. ldris Alooma D. Ali Ghaji West Africa in 1946
A. French citizenship was made available to any D. 1845- 1846

Africa who wanted it. B. French citizenship was
acquired by naturalization C. Assimilation was 31. The title of Shehu is associated with the rulers of
reinforced as an instrument of colonial policy A. Sokoto B. Katsina C. Kano D. Borno
D. French citizenship was open to all Senegalese
32. Iron technology came to Nigeria via
19. The development of infrastructures in West Africa A. Taruga B. Sudan C. Meroe D. Daima
in the colonial era was mainly for purposes of
A. economic exploitation B. economic 33. The usual traditional title of a Yoruba ruler is
development C. Social interaction D. Troop A. Oba B. Alafin C. Alake D. Ooni
movement
34. The British appointed consuls on the WestAfrican
20. The first coup d’tat in Nigeria occurred in coast forthe purpose of
A. 1967 B. 1966 C. 1963 D. 1962 A. protecting British traders B. seffing up British
West African Frontier Force C. creating
21. Nigeria was suspended from the Common wealth boundaries in West Africa D. curtailing French
in A. 1970 B. 1997 C. 1984 D. 1995 expansion
22. The first Senate president in the fourth Republic 35. At the beginning of the 19th century, the Asante
was Chief Empire included virtually the whole of modern
A. Evan Enwerem B. Chuba Okadigbo Ghana except
C. Pius Anyim D. Joseph Wayas A. Denkyira B. Akwamu C. Akyem D. Fante
23. At independence in 1960 Nigeria economy was 36. In March 1896, Asante was declared a British
based on protectorate after the arrest and exile of
A. Oil B. agriculture C. ironandsteel A. Yaa Asantemaa B. Kokofuhene C. Prempe I
D. tradeand industry D. Kwaku Duall
24. The foundation of Sierra Leone took place in 37. The Hut tax war was to
A. 1899 B. 1787 C. 1800 D. 1960 A. resist British colonial rule B. preserve Temne
independence against Mende C. overthrow Chief
25. The Government in Nigeria in the First Republic Bai Bureh D. expel the French and Germans from
was headed by Sir Sierra-Leone
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe B. AbubakarTafawa Balewa
C. Ahmadu Bello D. Louis Mbanefo 38. The Arochukwu oracle was a vital part of the Aro
hegemony because of the Belief that it
26. The Wangarawa or Dyula people were renowned A. was more popularthan Agbala B. was found in
A. traders B. blacksmith C. diviners D. farmers all Aro colonies C. possessed enormous powers
D. Usually brought good luckto Aro traders
27. The Almoravid Movement played a role in the fall
of 39. In his war against the French, Sarnori Toure was
A. Mossi kingdom B. Mali empire C. ancient called “Bonaparte of the “because
Ghana D. Songhai empire A. he exhibited military genius and ambition like
Napoleon Bonaparte of France B. his war
28. Archaeology is a science that deals with against the French started at the time Emperor
A. man’s past using materials remains Napoleon Ill of France died C. he was as
B. Political systems C. social organization eloquent and an orator as Napoleon Bonaparte
D. conflict resolution D. he adopted Bonaparte as a nickname
29. The first Prime Minister of Nigeria was: YEAR 2012

A. SirAbubakarTafawa Balewa 1. D 2.A 3.D 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D
B. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe 8. B 9.B 10.C 11. B 12. A 13. D 14. B
C. Chief Obafemi Awolowo 15.B 16.A 17.C 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. D
D. Prince Nwafor Orizu 22.C 23.A 24.A 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A
29.A 30.B 31.C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
30. The Berlin Conference was held in 36.C 37.A 38.D 39. B 40. D
A. 1811 1812 B. 1819-1920 C. 1884-1885

2011 Government
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1. ……………are the leading Philosophers of 11. The period of decolonization in WestAfrica was
Marxism the era of
A. Leninand Hobbes. B. Hobbes and Plato. A. pre colonial administration in West Africa
C. Marxand Hobbes. D. Marx and Lenin B. the nationalist struggle for independence
C intertribal wars
2. Charles Montesque is closely associated with D. the establishment of national armies.
A. Concept of justice. B. Rule of Law.
C. Separation of Powers. D. Common wealth. 12. Which of the following does not link the
Commonwealth countries together:
3. A Satellite state is A. English law B. Technical educational and
A. Slate that is bound by economic, political and scientific co-operation. C. A common currency
ideolocal links to another more powerful stale, D. English language
B. A state where technological foundation is
dominated by satellites. C. Atechnological 13. Underthe British colonial rule, local administration
advanced stated. D. A non-aligned country. was in the hands of the
A. nationalist B. secretaryof state C. legislative
4. Primary Election are council D. traditional ruler and his chiefs
A. Held to elect Local Government Chairman
B. Held in order to determine who shall stand as 14. Who among the following could be accorded the
candidate in some other wider election. title Father of Nigerian Nationalism
C. Held to elect State Governors. D. by-elections. A. Herbert Macaulay B. Ernest lkoli
C. Obafemi Awolowo D. H. O. Davies
5. A Republic is
A. A state without a monarchy. 15. One of the leaders of the coup of January 1966 in
B. A democratic system. C. Amixed economy. Nigeria was
D. A centrally planned economy. A. Colonel Dimka B. Colonel Sodeinde
C. Major Orkar D. Major Nzeogwu
6. The UN Security Council is composed of
A. 15 members B. 6 members C. 12 members. 16. Who among the following popularized the theory
D. 13 members. of socialism?
A. Hegel Frederick B. Karl Marx C. John Locke
7. The Westminster model refers to. D. A.V.Dicey
A. Parliamentary government on the model of the
UK B. The equality of ministerial portfolios. 17. Authotitarianism is least inherent in
C. The French model of government. A. Fraiseisni B. Monarch C. Plutocracy
D. The superiority oi tne Vestern model of D. A Democracy
economic develooment.
18. Fundamental Unman Rights are the rights
8. …………is the earliest exponent of the theory of A. which the executive gives to the people
Social Contract. B. to the liberty of individuals underthe law
A. Thomase Hobbes. B. Thomas Aquinas C. of the people to subvertgovernments by any
C. Aristotle. D. Thomas Hobbes means D. entrenched only in written constitutions
9. The Prince is……….treatise on power and the 19. A system characterized with serfdom and military
state. obligations can be described as: A. Totalilarjanism
A. Machiavelli’s B. Thomas Hobbes C. Plato’s B. anarchy C. Oligarchy D. Feudalism
D. SlAugustine’s
20. Constitutionalism in its simplest form implies
10. One of the following political philosophers is an A. practices based on customs
African: A. St. Augustine. B. Thomase Hobbes B. limited government C. political culture
C. John Locke D. Plato. D.conventions and customs
21. Which of the following is not associated with 32. The power of a head of slate to dissolve the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights? legislature and order a general election is usually
A. Universality of Rights B. Right to own property associated with the
C. Social and Economic Rights D. Freedom of A. presidential system of government
association B. monarchical system of government
C. parliamentary system of government
22. According to the 1999 constitution, the D. unitary system of government.
chairmanship of the National Assembly rests on:
A. The House Speaker B. The Senate President 33. Accountability in public office means that officers
C. Both the Senate President and House speaker shall
D. The Clark of the entire National Assembly A. keep proper account of state finances
B. render good account of their activities
23. Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff? C. not accept bribes and gratification
A. Ft Gen Ogomudia D. declare their assets periodically
B. General TY Danjuma C. Lt Gen AB Dambazau
D. Major General MA Yerima 34. The act of bringing a legislative session Ic an end
only for business to continue later is called
24. The Biggest Democracy in the world is A. Adjournment B. prorogation C. resolution
A. United States of America B. Britain C. India D. abrogation
D. Nigeria
35. Which of the following violates the principle of the
25. The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the court of the rule of law?
land. A. Arbitrary increase of prices by traders
A. Lowest B. Highest C. Appellate B. Criticism of government actions by the press
D. None o fthe above C. Arbitrariness of government policies
D. Arbitrariness of individuals in the society
26. Local Government Department are headed by
A. Directors B. Head of Department 36. An electoral system which restricts voting rights to
C. Treasurers D. Councilor only male adults is termed
A. popular franchise B. male suifrage
27. Constitutional ism implies C. Adult suffrage D.l imited franchise.
A. Political culture B. Convention and customs
C. Limited government 37. Which of the following best represents duties and
D. Practices based on customs obligations of government? A. Respectfor national
symbols B. Provision of public utilities C. Care of
28. The upper chamber in the National Assembly in public property D. Obedience of laws.
Nigeria consist of ............... members
A. 109 B. 99 C. 100 D. 102 38. An electoral process in which candidates for
elective offices are selected by party members is
29. A Uni-cameral legislature consist of………….. known as A. primary election B. electoral college
A. Four chambers B. One chamber C. direct election D. preferential voting
C. Three chambers D. No chamber
39. The principle whereby a legislator’s tenure is
abruptly brought to an end by his constituency is
30. Which of the following is not an African Country?
known as
A. Zambia B. Angola C. Ethiopia D. Indonesia
A. rejection B. reference C. recall D. Return
31. The essence of checks and balances is to
40. One of the main functions of a political party is
A. enhance the functioning of government and
A. political evaluation B. interest aggregation
prevent arbitrary use of power. B. ensure that
C. political accountability D. interest determination
people have theirown rights C. make sure that
power is not delegated to other bodies or YEAR 2011
individuals 1.D 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.A
D. prevent political parties from putting pressure 8.D 9.A 10.A 11.B 12.C 13.D 14.A
on government. 15.D 16.B 17.D 18.B 19.D 20.D 21.A
22.B 23.C 24.C 25.B 26.B 27.B 28.A
29.B 30.D 31.A 32.C 33.B 34.A 35.C
36.B 37.B 38.A 39.C. 40.B

2010 Government
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1. Aba women riot of 1929 is a result of 12. In a Parliamentary system of government,

A. lmposition ot’tax in Eastern Nigeria the ........................ the head of Government
B. Irresponsibility of Aba women A. President. B. Queen. C. Prime Minister.
C. BecauseAba women were taken as slave D. Senate President.
D. Killing of the Chief of Aba
13. The Judicial arm of government in case there is
2. Nigeria’s Forth Republic commenced crisis. A. prosecutes. B. Adjudicates. C. make
A. May 29th 1999 B. October1999 laws. D. all of the above
st
C. 21 October, 1999 D. None of the above.
14. The military coups in Nigeria with the intention of
3. Which of the following contributed to the balkanizing the country Was led by
Nationalist struggle in Nigeria. A. Major Nieogwu B. Major Orkar
A. The rise of educated elite B. Provision of social C. Lt Colonel Dimka. D. Major Gen. M Vatsa.
facilities C. The firstworld war D. Technological
Development 15. Which of the following is not associated with
Structural Adjustment Programme?
4. Which of the following countries is not a member A. Trade Liberalisation B. Removal of Subsidy
of Economic Community of West African Stales. C. Privatisation. D. Welfarism.
A. Cameroon B. Mali C. Senegal D. Niger
16. The Civilian President in Nigeria is to serve for
5. Nigeria was suspended from the commonwealth years.
in A. 1970. B. 1996. C. 1997. D. 1984. A. six B. five C. four D. Three
6. UNESCO is a body under 17. The Electoral Process in Nigeria reflects

A. The O.A.U B. The I.M.F. C. The U.N.Q. representation based on: A. Constituencies.
D. The U.S.A. B. One-party rule. C. Functional representation.
D. Restricted franchise.
7. The Chief of Defence Staff is……………….
A. Rear Admiral Suleimanlgohi 18. The difference between Nigeria’s first and second
B. Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin republics is that:
C. Rear Admiral Onoja. A. The formerwas parliamentary and the latterwas
D. RearAdmiral Ogohi Ogohi. presidential. B. The former was presidential and
the latter, parliamentary.
8. The current Nigerian Constitution was C. The former was superior to the latter
promulgated in D. The latter was both parliamentary and
A. 1995. B. 1999 C. 1989. D. 1998. presidential.
9. The Speakerof the House of Representatives is 19. The highest custodian of the prerogative of mercy
A. Ghali Na’abba. B. Oladimeji Bankole in Nigeria is:
C. Patricia Etteh D. None of the above. A. The Chief Justice of the Federation.
B. The Executive Government of a State
10. Which of the following States is not a member of C. The President and Commander-in-Chief.
Niger Delta Development Commission. D. TheAttorney-General.
A. Bayelsa. B. Enugu C. Rivers. D. Cross River.
20. Who was Nigeria’s first elected civilian President?
11. The overall military Head of the Nigerian Defence A. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe B. Chief Obafemi
Academy is referred to as Awolowo, C. Sir Abubakar T. Balewa.
A. The Director of MilitaryTraining D. Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
B. The General officer commanding,
C. The Commander. D. The Commandant, 21. Which of these statement is CORRECT about
Proportional Representation.
A. It makes the assembly representative of all C. monitortheeconomiCsitUatiOn in the country.

citizen. B. Itissimpletooperate. D. identify those that are opposed to its policies.
C. It preservesthe party system. D. Itgives the
parties seats in proportion to their popular 33. The type of government in which an individual
support. wields absolute power is called
22. Aristocracy is the system of government in which A. theocracy. B. autocracy. C. Oligarchy.
the few rule for: A. Theirown benefit B. The D. Plutocracy.
benefit of all. C. The benefit of their friends 34. A distinctive feature of the presidential system
D. The benefit of a few. ofgovernmentisthe
23. A nation state is synonymous with a A. existence of two political parties.
A. Sovereign state. B Dependent territory. B. fusion of legislative and executive powers.
C. Nation. D Political community. C. existence of a ceremonial head of state.
24. Presidentialism is a system of government in D. fusion of ceremonial and executive powers.
which:
A. There is elected head of Slate who exercises 35. Individual as opposed to collective responsibility is
actual executive powers. B. The head of State is a basic feature of the
not the Chief executive. C. The executive A. presidential system of government.
functions are the responsibility of the members of B. Socialist system of government,
a cabinet. D. All members of cabinet must also be C. monarchical system of government.
members of the legislature. D. Parliamentary system of government.
25. A country made of semi autonomous units is:
A. A confederation. B. A federation. C. A region. 36. A right enjoyed by citizens but denied non-citizens
D. Unitary. is the right to
26. The cabinet can be describedas link between: A. equality before the law. B. vote and be voted
A. An executive and the legislature. for. C. life, liberty and security. D. freedom of
B. Legislature and the electorate. worship.
C. Executive and the judiciary. 37. In a federal system, the essence of specifying the
D. Legislature and the local government council. constitutional relationship between the centre and
27. A political authority which exercises sovereign the constituent units is to
power over a specific geographical area is termed A. ensure the superiority of the centre. B. diffuse
as: political power. C. guarantee political autonomy.
A. Nation. B. State. C. Dominion. D. Leviathan. D. avoid functional conflicts.
28. Which of the following does not define a
constitution? A. Totalitarian. B. Confederal. 38. In a dominant one-party system, there is
C. Federal. D. Unitary A. one party that controls other political parties.
B. only one political party recognized bylaw.
29. The concept of sovereignty can best be defined C. one among many parties that always wins
as the elections. D. one party which embraces all the
A. State of being supreme in authority, B. Power citizens.
of the executive president. C. Supremacy of the
legislature. D. Supremacy of the executive. 39. One of the ways the executive performs legislative
functions is through
30. The major distinguishing factor between a political A. administrate the review. B. extrajudicial
party and a pressure group is that while the decision. C. judicial review. D. delegated
former legislation.
A. is effectively organized, the latter is not. 40. The form of government in which the powers of
B. engages in propaganda, the latterdoes not. the hereditary ruler are limited is
C. seekspower, thelatterdoesnot. A. constitutional monarchy. B. Artistocracy.
D. docs not form a government, the latterdoes. C. absolute monarchy. D. Totalitarianism.
31. One of the greatest advocates of socialism was YEAR 2010

A. Baron de Montesquieu. B. Karl Marx. 1.A 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.-
C. A.V. Dicey. D. Adam Smith. 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.D 12.C 13.B 14.B
15.D 16.C 17.A 18.A 19.C 20.D 21.D
32. Public opinion helps a government to 22.D 23.A 24.A 25.B 26.A 27.B 28.A
A. develop the country in line with the people’s 29.A 30.C 31.B 32.A 33.B 34.D 35.A
aspirations. B. monitor its socio-cultural policy. 36.B 37.D 38.B 39.D 40.A

2009 Government
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1. Democracy means a system of government in 10. An electoral system is the system which governs
which A. how people vote B. the conduct of elections
A. the majority rules B. the minority rules C. the appointment of cabinet ministers
C. the people rule D. None of the above D. the appointment of judges
2. A constitution is federal if
A. it provides for a presidential system 11. Nigeria became a member’s of the United Nations
B. itisnotunitary C. the central and component Organization on
units or authorities are coordinate and equal A. 7th October 1960 B. 7th October 1961
D. there is a division of powers between a central C. IstOctober 1960 D. 1st October 1961
and a number of other component authorities 12. Which of the following is responsible for
maintaining and securing Nigeria’s borders from
3. The Executive is violation on land, sea and air
A. a body that makes the laws B. the body that A. The Nigerian Police Force B. Nigerian Custom
executes the policies of government C. The Nigerian Armed Forces D. The Federal
C. the highest organ of government Road Safety
D. None of the above 13. is the Central Bank Governor of
Nigeria
4. The judiciary is A. Charles Soludo B. Adamu Chiroma
A. an arm of the Executive B. a body of lawyers C. Alhaji Mai Barrio D. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
C. the body which interprets the law 14. The Senate President of Nigeria is
D. the body which enforces the law A. Senator Victor Ndama B. Senator David Mark
C. Senator Abu Ibrahim D. Senator Abdul Ningi
5. The separation of powers means the same as 15. Nigeria’s federalism is a
A. a presidential system of government A. Two tier system B. Four tier system
B. checks and balances C. One tier system D. Three tier system
C. the rule of law
D. None of the above 16. The Local government administration in Nigeria is
not associated with
6. Rights are A. shortage of trained personnel B. shortage of
A. claims which the law allows funds C. the role played by commissioners
B. claims against the state D. bribery and corruption
C. claims against other individuals
D. what are written in the constitution 17. Problems arising from population census are
caused by
7. Pressure groups are A. unreliable and unacceptable census figures
A. Organizations which want to overthrow the B. campaigns and sensitization of the citizenry
government B. organizations which seek to C. reliable and accepted census figures
influence the policies of the government D. public opinions by the people
C. associations of people who share the same 18. While the public corporation has full autonomy
ideology D. religious orders given to it by law, a parastatal is:
A. responsible to the parent ministry
8. A cabinet system of government is practiced in B. responsible to the public corporations
A. the USSR B. the USA C. responsible to itself
C. the people’s Republic of China D. responsible to the government
D. the United Kingdom 19. The duration of Nigerian’s National Assembly is:
A. 3 years B. 6 years C. 4 years D. 5 years
9. The citizen’s obligations are
A. what the government orders 20. The Supreme Court gives .............. interpretation
B. duties the individual imposes on himself of the constitution
C. what the law requires of the individuals A. Constitutional B. Provisional
D. what political parties demand of their members C. Judicial D. oppositional
21. In the pre-colonial Hausa society the Waziri is:

A. The Prime Minister B. Chiefimam 31. According to organization theories, Rank suggest
C. Chief Warrior D. Chief Judge A. Privileges B. Responsibilities C. Authorities
D. All of the above
22. The theory of Separation of Powers was pro-
founded by: 32. The first woman commissioner in Nigeria is
A. Baron de Mont equire B. AV Dicey . A. Mrs Florence Nwankpa B. Mrs Fumilayo Kuti
C. Professor Woodrow Wilson C. Mrs AIde Williams D. Mrs Dorothy Miller
D. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
33. Run-off election is conducted when:
23. Who among the folIowing was a communist A. No candidate pools a clear required majority
theorist? B. One of two candidates dies
A. Thomas Jefferson B. John Locke C. When there is a sudden vacancy
C. Abraham Lmcoln D. KaH Marx D. All of the above
24. The Nigerian Armed orcesis recognized globally 34. Structural Adjustment Programme was introduced
for in Nigeria in
A. fighting other countries armies A. 1984 B. 1986 C. 2000 D. 1999
B. disaster relief management
C. overthrowing the government 35. is the symbol of authority in Nigeria’s
D. international peace support operations Senate.
A. Mace B. The Senate President C. Chief Whip
25. In democratic Nigeria, the third most powerful D. Majority leader
office is that of the
A. President B. Chief of Defense Staff 36. The Niger Constabulary was established in 1886
C. Vice President D. Senate President by
A. United African Company B. National African
26. At the end of the Nigerian Civil War, the Federal Company C. Amalgamated African Company
Government declared the policy of D. Niger Coast Protectorate
A. rehabilitation, reconciliation and reconstructon
B. reintegration. forgiveness and development 37. The two dominant colonial powers in West Africa
C. reseuement, redundancy and retirement were
D. ceasefire, revenge and retaliation A. German and Austria B. Holland and Britain
C. Britain and France D. France and Russia
27. Which of the options below is an attribute of a
state. A Territory B. Government 38. Idris Alooma established diplomatic relations with
C. Constitution D. Capital A. Songhai Empire B. Tripoli C. Air D. Fazzan
28. Which one of the following is correct of a
parliamentary system of government? 39. In Igbo land, the people of Akwa were renowned
A. The cabinet is usually appointed from the A. slave hunters B. Explorers C. Blacksmith
political party which has the majority in the D. Warriors
legislative and is responsible to that majority
B. Every member of parliament is eligible 40. The first country to become independent in British
C. The different political parties present West Africa Was
candidates A. Nigeria B. Ghana C. Sierra Leone D. Gambia
D. The cabinet is appointed by an electoral
college
29. In the bipolar (cold war) system, which two YEAR 2009 (NDA)
countries shaped world politics?
A. Germany and France B. China and Russia 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5B 6.A 7.B
C. Britain and America D. America and Russia 8.D 9.C 10.B 11.C 12.C 13.D 14.B
15.D 16.C 17.A 18.A 19.C 20.C 21.A
30. In which country was the Taliban government 22.A 23.D 24.D 25.D 26.A 27.D 28.A
overthrown? 29.D 30.C 31.D 32.A 33.A 34.B 35.A
A. Libya B. Iraq C. Afghanistan D. Egypt 36.D 37.C 38.B 39.C 40.B

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1. Proportional representation is a system of 10. In local government administration Chief in-

C. ltgivesthe parties seats in proportion to B. Senate President, President, Vice President,

39. The first political party in Nigeria was formed after

NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY (2009 - 2020)

A. French citizenship was made available to any D. 1845- 1846

29. The first Prime Minister of Nigeria was: YEAR 2012

NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY (2009 - 2020)

NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY (2009 - 2020)

1. Aba women riot of 1929 is a result of 12. In a Parliamentary system of government,

6. UNESCO is a body under 17. The Electoral Process in Nigeria reflects

A. It makes the assembly representative of all C. monitortheeconomiCsitUatiOn in the country.

31. One of the greatest advocates of socialism was YEAR 2010

NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY (2009 - 2020)

21. In the pre-colonial Hausa society the Waziri is:

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