Representative democracy thrives on
- A. educated electorates
- B. formation of political parties
- C. free and fair elections
- D. equal gender representation
Which of the following is a negative way of engaging in popular participation in a state?
- A. Engaging in rallies and demonstrations
- B. Joining political party of your choice
- C. Taking part in general elections
- D. Snatching of ballot box during elections
The feeling of indifference people have towards participating in issues related to governance is termed
- A. political discontentment
- B. apathy
- C. bad leadership
- D. selfishness
the statement “government has started the war on corruption” is an indication that
- A. taxi drivers are not happy with the new fuel price
- B. the patronage of taxi has reduced
- C. government is now tackling a major civic problem
- D. Corruption has been eradicated in the oil sector
Based on the cartoon, it is evident that fuel scarcity is associated with the following except
- A. corruption in public corporation driven oil sector
- B. the inability of fuel marketers to supply fuel
- C. corruption in private corporation driven oil sector
- D. adequate importation of petrol by licensed marketers
The activities of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) can help in promoting the following except
- A. development
- B. democracy
- C. justice
- D. dictatorship
under the 1999 Nigerian constitution, the Judiciary exercises the greatest over the
- A. States legislatures and National Assembly
- B. Executive and Legislature
- C. House of Representatives and Senate
- D. Local Government Councils and The State Houses of Assembly
One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is
- A. their educational background
- B. lack of fund and financial power
- C. societal discrimination and belief system
- D. their religious background
One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is
- A. their educational background
- B. lack of fund and financial power
- C. societal discrimination and belief system
- D. their religious background
The 1999 Constitution could be described as rigid mainly because
- A. its amendment requires two-third majority votes of the National Assembly
- B. its implementation requires the regular services of experienced constitutional lawyers
- C. adherence to its provision is very difficult
- D. it requires the presidential proclamation and judicial decision
I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III. Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition. V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.
Smooth transition of government in a democratic state is ensured when there is
- A. I and III
- B. III and VI
- C. III and IV
- D. V and VI
I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III. Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition. V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.
Constructive criticism of government policies and actions in a democratic state is best promoted by
- A. I and V
- B. IV and VI
- C. III and IV
- D. V and VI
I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III. Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition. V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.
The protection of citizens’ rights can be best guaranteed when there is
- A. II and V
- B. III and VI
- C. I and II
- D. IV and V
Which of these is a disadvantage to the application of the rule of law in a democratic society?
- A. Existence of free and fair election
- B. Granting of immunity to public office holders
- C. Ensuring equal protection of citizens' rights
- D. Promoting popular participation in politic
The act of recruiting and trading of persons for the purpose of commercial exploitation is known as
- A. slave trade
- B. human trafficking
- C. human rights abuse
- D. amnesty violations
Which of the following makes the votes of the poor and the rich equal?
- A. Compulsory voting
- B. Right to vote
- C. Popular participation
- D. Free and fair election
The body in charge of controlling trafficking of drugs in Nigeria is the
- A. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
- B. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
- C. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
- D. Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)
Which of the following is a known cult group in Nigeria?
- A. Rangers
- B. Pyrates
- C. Flamingoes
- D. Illuminatis
Bayo: Wao! Shola, how did you manage to purchase a new tricycle?
Shola: I did not buy it. It was the Councillor from my town that distributed tricycles to unemployed youths. I am lucky to be one of them.
Bayo: Congratulations! That’s a good gesture. I wish the Councillor from my town would do same
Shola in the dialogue above will likely end up being
- A. patriotic
- B. hard working
- C. contented
- D. self-reliant
Bayo: Wao! Shola, how did you manage to purchase a new tricycle?
Shola: I did not buy it. It was the Councillor from my town that distributed tricycles to unemployed youths. I am lucky to be one of them.
Bayo: Congratulations! That’s a good gesture. I wish the Councillor from my town would do same
The step taken by the Councillor in the dialogue above is best described as
- A. empowerment
- B. selflessness
- C. development
- D. patriotism
The approval of the government budget is the responsibility of the
- A. .judiciary
- B. legislature
- C. ministers
- D. executive