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505

Which of the following is the best way through which citizens can participate in the politics of the country.

  • A. acquisition of degree in political science
  • B. standing for elective positions
  • C. learning the art and science of political sagacity
  • D. undergoing mentor-ship under prominent political leaders
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506

The following are effects of political apathy except that it?

  • A. affects the quality of life
  • B. leads to the enthronement of irresponsible leaders
  • C. promotes free and fair elections
  • D. ensures non-availability of dividends of democracy
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507

The effective way by which government can ascertain public support and reaction is through?

  • A. opinion leaders
  • B. party members
  • C. campaigns
  • D. elections
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508

A non-governmental organization that allows independent initiative of citizens is known as

  • A. civil society
  • B. pressure group
  • C. religious group
  • D. professional group
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509

The active involvement of people in the decision-making process in a state indicates political

  • A. indoctrination
  • B. participation
  • C. struggle
  • D. apathy
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510

The notion of percieving the involvement of people in politics as devilish connotes political?

  • A. demonitization
  • B. apathy
  • C. degeneration
  • D. discontent
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511

The following can be classified as forms of political apathy except

  • A. refusal to register and vote
  • B. lack of interest in politics
  • C. refusal to rig in an election
  • D. nonchalant attitude towards politicians
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512

One morning, mr. Ojuri was on his way to a bank in his neighbourhood to make enquiries. He was arrested for wandering and subsequently detained for seven days by the police without trail or access to his relatives. 

From the above passage, it could be said that, in a society where this incident happened, there is absence of?

  • A. court of law
  • B. rule of law
  • C. lawyers and solicitors
  • D. the press
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513

The beauty of a democratic government is that 

  • A. the president has supreme power
  • B. political power resides in the people
  • C. there is absence of exploitation
  • D. political participation is limited
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514

A feature that distinguishes the 1979 constitution from that of 1963 was the introduction of?

  • A. unitary system of government
  • B. republicanism
  • C. presidential system of government
  • D. west minister system
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515

In a democracy, official opposition is allowed to

  • A. bring down the government
  • B. pave way for military intervention
  • C. make government accountable
  • D. encourage crises in the state
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516

A major feature of representative democracy is

  • A. free and fair election
  • B. absolute application of law
  • C. civil liberty groups
  • D. enlightened electorate
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517

Government is saddled with all the following responsiblities except?

  • A. prevention of internal disturbance
  • B. protection of lives and properties
  • C. promotion of individual development
  • D. provision of all the needs of the citizens
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518

In the constitution, the area where both federal and state government exercise joint authority are on the?

  • A. residual list
  • B. concurrent list
  • C. exclusive list
  • D. reserved list
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519

Which of the following is not a reason for self-reliance

  • A. creation of employment opportunities
  • B. innovation and creativity
  • C. diversification
  • D. quest for white collar jobs
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520

One of the preventive measure against the infections of HIV/AIDS

  • A. member of red cross society
  • B. faithfulness to partner
  • C. becoming a medical staff
  • D. membership of campaigns against AIDS
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521

One way of being infected with HIV/AIDS is through?

  • A. the use of unsterilized sharp objects
  • B. sitting close to HIV/AIDS patients
  • C. having handshakes with persons living with HIV/AIDS
  • D. sharing clothes with HIV/AIDS infected persons
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522

Which of the following cannot motivate human trafficking

  • A. poverty
  • B. greed
  • C. low self-esteem
  • D. education
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523

Which of the following is not a symptom of HIV/AIDS

  • A. loss of appetite and weight
  • B. unexplained feverish condition
  • C. infections that often resist treatment
  • D. systematic growth of the body
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524

Which of the following people suffer most in human trafficking?

  • A. girls
  • B. boys
  • C. children
  • D. adults
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525

Drug abuse can best be prevented in the society by 

  • A. arresting and prosecuting drug vendors
  • B. engaging in drug enlightenment
  • C. canvassing capital punishment for drug peddlers
  • D. prohibiting the sales of drugs at the motor park
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