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547

The standards that are considered ethical by an individual or the society are known as 

  • A. dignity
  • B. rights
  • C. values
  • D. materialism
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548

It could be inferred from the cartoon in figure 1 that the activities of cult groups on campus may not be reduced by

  • A. religious instruction
  • B. campaign against cultism
  • C. relevant legislation
  • D. bullet proof vest
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549

What does the boy in figure 1 need the bullet proof vest for?

  • A. demonstration
  • B. protection
  • C. battle
  • D. vengeance
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550

The cartoon in figure 1 is an evidence that cultism is

  • A. violent in nature
  • B. terrorist in nature
  • C. martial in nature
  • D. militant in nature
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551

The highest class in the public service is the?

  • A. clerical
  • B. manipulative
  • C. technical
  • D. administrative
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552

The public service can perform all these function except

  • A. advice government on policy formulation
  • B. keeping of government records
  • C. provision of social services
  • D. budget approval for implementation
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553

The smooth operation of the public service in Nigeria is being hampered by 

  • A. debt burden
  • B. adequate training
  • C. privatization
  • D. bribery and corruption
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554

An organised group that is independent of the state could be described as?

  • A. civil defence
  • B. pressure group
  • C. community group
  • D. civil society
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555

Which of the following may prevent a citizen from voting in a general election.

  • A. lack of stable income
  • B. high cost of living
  • C. non registration
  • D. political neutrality
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556

The chapter IV of the 1999 constitution is about?

  • A. composition of the national assembly
  • B. fundamental human rights
  • C. procedures for the impeachment of the president
  • D. information of quorum in the senate
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557

Which of the following is not a major reason for political apathy

  • A. political violence
  • B. unfulfilled political promises
  • C. bad governance
  • D. cross carpeting phenomenon
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558

The most suitable type of democracy for a small village or community is 

  • A. constitutional democracy
  • B. indirect democracy
  • C. communal democracy
  • D. direct democracy
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559

use the dialogue below to answer the question . 

Ini: The recent constitutional conference organized by the federal government gulped alot of money

Emen: That type of conference can only happen where there is a democratic government which permits respect for all shades of opinion

Ini: so the federal government cannot solely take decisions and ractify them?

Emen: No, that will negate the fundamental principles of democracy

It could be inferred from the dialogue that democracy encourages

  • A. tolerance
  • B. development
  • C. job creation
  • D. delegated legislature
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560

use the dialogue below to answer the question . 

Ini: The recent constitutional conference organized by the federal government gulped alot of money

Emen: That type of conference can only happen where there is a democratic government which permits respect for all shades of opinion

Ini: so the federal government cannot solely take decisions and ractify them?

Emen: No, that will negate the fundamental principles of democracy

The above dialogue shows that democracy could result into? 

  • A. inefficiency
  • B. corruption
  • C. absolute liberty
  • D. high cost of governance
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561

Operation of the rule of law could be undermined by?

  • A. existence of civil society groups
  • B. existence of free press
  • C. establishment of administrative tribunal
  • D. encouragement of effective opposition
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562

A significant companion of the rule of law is the

  • A. fusion of legislative and executive functions
  • B. supremacy of the ordinary law
  • C. adoption of one party system
  • D. enforcement of law by the legislature
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563

In a democratic government, franchise is given to all

  • A. party members
  • B. resident adults
  • C. adult citizens
  • D. opinion leaders
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564

According to the 1999 constitution, sovereignty resides in the?

  • A. command in charge of the armed forces
  • B. people who confer legitimacy on elected leaders
  • C. national assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution
  • D. military which can declare any law, null and of no effect
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565

Which of the following concepts can guarantee adherence to the rule of law

  • A. political immunity
  • B. political gerrymandering
  • C. national development
  • D. representative democracy
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566

A body established and entrusted with power and authority to direct the affairs of the state is called?

  • A. federal executive council
  • B. state legislative council
  • C. trusteeship
  • D. government
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567

The crime rate in Aikara community which was notoriousy high before has drastically reduced in recent times. This has been attributed to the funds released by the government for youth empowerment in the community two years ago. 

From the above report, a probable reason for the initial high crime rate in Aikara community was?

  • A. poor upbringing
  • B. corruption
  • C. abject poverty
  • D. greed
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